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While most people may think of an auction as a last resort to sell real estate, this mode of selling is becoming vastly popular all over the world. Regardless of whether you have to sell distressed property or a perfe...
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My mother owns a duplex in oakland, both are occupied and paying below market rate (1/2 of market rate). They have challenged her many times in court when she's wanted to raise the rent. It seems that they both may be...
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House Hacking is a phrase coined by BiggerPockets podcast host Brandon Turner. While Brandon came up with the cool-sounding name, the concept has been alive for a long time. While the idea isn’t new, the popularity of...
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I'm wondering if anyone has been able to structure seller financing before where they pay interest-only payments for like 15 years and then a balloon.
I have a lead on a property in a B area of the Northwest Chicag...
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Hi, I’m new to this site & eager to network with like minded individuals. A little about myself... I reside in Bakersfield, CA & I’m an Investor Friendly REALTOR. I’m in the process of building my own portfoli...
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Sharing a few common misconceptions I run into when discussing syndications with passive investors. Funds have gained popularity in the last 4-5 years, but the content & thought leadership around them hasn't quite...
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Hello BiggerPockets! I'm so pleased to find such a platform to share and learn. I am a Landlord and Broker from Berkeley, California. I have extensive property management experience focused in Multi-Family apartments ...
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Hello everyone!My name is Michael and I'm extremely excited to be a part of the BiggerPockets forums! I'm 24 years old and am currently working in IT as a Systems Administrator. I'm in a position to where I want to le...
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In an effort to stimulate repairs and sales in neighborhoods hard hit by the housing crisis and recession, the FHA waived its standard prohibition against financing short-term house flips. Before the policy change, if...
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If you could buy a short term rental in any market this week, where would it be and why?