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Excited to get started investing in real estate, but would like some advice on best first steps.
I live in a very expensive metro area, which is why investing in a different area is attractive. I am con...
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Hi all!I found a deal through auction (3/3 1427 sf, Colorado) - $177K.I wondered if anyone had purchased this way before, and what landmines should I be aware of?Thank you!T
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Just watched this fascinating and well-done story by CNBC on "What’s Driving California’s Mass Exodus?"
Now, I live and invest in California, so I'm definitely not a California hater. However, I'm also no California...
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Bought a duplex in Memphis with two 3bd/1ba units, nicely rehabbed, from a turn-key "passive" investment firm. The units are going for $650 each and the market is around $750. I have not had a tenant in either unit ...
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To any LLs who rent to people who are working class but pay their own, unsubsidized rent: be advised that you should build up some cash reserves. New England Journal of Medicine just published a case report of the di...
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Hi All
I just wanted to post here on what I thought was the most important things a new person should do when starting out. Below you will find a list of what I think a new person should do first before diving head f...
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Have questions about buying a short-term rental? Join us Wednesday, November 17th from 6-8 CST in the forums for an “Ask Me Anything” with Avery Carl.
You won’t want to miss the insights and tips from the author of “...
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Hello. I am new in BiggerPockets and believe this is good and trustworthy place to communicate with experienced investors. What are the hot real estate areas in Los Angeles and which type of investment properties are ...
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Hello BP nation,So I am currently in the educational phase inching closer to the idea of buying my first property. I have listened to over a hundred bigger pocket's podcast (both the real estate one and real estate ro...
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I am renovating a 40 year old house and the HVAC system and electrical system are the original. Since my background is in Electronics and IT is this something I can tackle myself? I have a $20,000 budget and so far th...