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Hi everyone!I’m a new real estate investor. I’ve started to learn more, browse the forums, listen to podcasts, and attend meetups. I keep seeing people seek out and utilize real estate agents, but I’m not sure why.Sim...
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If a house sells 50 k and rent for 1000, it meets 2% rule. But actually I think it is not necessarily a good investment.
Assuming SFR, 1500 sf, 3 be 2 ba, in small Midwest town. Move on ready. 30 years old. No renov...
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Some flips are easy...paint, carpet, clean, and list. Then there are the hard ones. I've never posted a diary of a flip before. With over 600 flips under my belt I sometimes think that I've seen it all. Then I see...
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My fiance seems hell bent on sending me to chase MLS listed properties. This past weekend I got us to look at the REO he found on Zillow, of which I figured might be a deal. We went out there with a contractor who is ...
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A rehab is nearly done and the occupancy permit will be granted shortly afterward. I still have to take care of the hardwood floors and paint after moving in. The painting shouldn't be too bad, but about those floors,...
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What the people want and vote for doesn't really matter. The libs know better. AZ , by a large majority wants their borders closed and the law enforced. Feds don't seem to. Ca voters wanted same sex marriages stopped....
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Hi Everyone!
I am really happy to have found these forums. It's good to hear from others with the same interests and it's really interesting and informative and fun to read the newbie experiences and the experienced i...
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Good afternoon. I've been a member for 4 years or so, but I got distracted for 3 of them. Now, the fire is lit again, and I'm motivated. I have been in discussion with 3 owners of a single family home that has been a...
Hello, My name is Dan and I'm new to Bigger Pockets and to real estate investing. There aren't many great deals in my area so I'm thinking about investing out-of-state and using a property manager. Where in the US can...
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Hi All,I'm almost done rehabbing my vacant triplex in Oakland and will need to start shopping for appliances soon. Each unit will have all the major appliances including dishwasher and in-unit washer/dryer. It's B+ ...