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Hello, I am currently looking to purchase my first property to house hack. So I am just looking for some good rules of thumb to take into consideration when buying. Thank you.
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For those of you that invest out of your local areas, what sort of market research did you perform to determine where you wanted to invest? Are there good sources for demographic data, price to rent ratios, etc...?
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My close friend and I are planning on purchasing our first property this year, having spent the past 6 months analyzing our goals and ideal market, and structuring some down payment money. We are in need of some help...
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I just got called by a great tenant I've had for over 4 years that him and his wife are planning to look for their own home to buy. He's not sure exactly when they will find a place, he mentioned that he will make sur...
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Does anyone know of a specific area for investing (BRRRR or hold) in northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, or even Illinois Chicago suburbs (my home)? Would love to chat with anyone experienced with buy & hold o...
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When speaking to a potential seller what should be addressed regarding the property before making an offer? (offers will mostly be made sight unseen) We can find the basic information found on tax records and public d...
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Hi everyone, my name is Ernesto Martinez and I live in Oklahoma City. Love listening to the podcast and looking for advice on what to buy first as a first time buyer. Should I buy a duplex or house to flip??
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Hi BP Community!
My team and I are looking at investing in properties in the Akron area and wanted to reach out to anyone there who might like to collaborate. We are looking primarily for SFH and duplex/triplexes in...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I hope this message finds everyone thriving in their real estate endeavors!
My name is Ryann, and I'm actively engaged in the vibrant market of West Michigan, dealing mainly with off-m...
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Hey Community,I am looking into the Waco market to potentially invest in an MTR and want to know if anyone is having success with this strategy.I am aware there are strict regulations around STRs in this area, which I...