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Hey BP, my name is Austin Petrie. I've been doing my research on REI for many months now and finally feel I have reached the point where I can ask thoughtful questions and maybe answer basic questions on BP. So I'd li...
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I have the luxury of driving through different neighborhoods on a daily basis. I look for homes with a lock box and no realtor signs. I then check to see if they are on or off market. If off market I search local coun...
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Hello everyone,Do any investors in OHIO have any recommendations on lenders they have dealt with before. My DTI is around 45% so I’m still hoping to find conventional financing.
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Hey All - Reaching out to see if anyone has any recommendations for good general contractors in the Chicago area. We just bought our first house hack here in Chicago. The building is an older 2-unit multifamily buildi...
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Good Afternoon, BP Investors.
I am just wondering if we have a local chapter for Jacksonville, FL. I understand that there probably hasn't been opportunities for meet-ups due to COVID-19. I am wondering if there is...
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My name is Joe and I recently discovered this community, books and podcasts. My spouse and I are looking into diversifying out investment portfolio (which is a challenge in the SF Bay Area), so we're currently looking...
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Hi all! My name is Ayana Sabree and I'm in the greater Austin area. I actually live in Killeen and commute to work in Austin. I'm a relatively new investor and I'm excited to get started. I recently found Bigger Pocke...
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I reached out to several lenders about financing this project for the cost and renovation, I was either met with they only go up to 6 units, or the building has to be occupied, or that I was too in experience and I ...
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Excited and anxious to learn and grow. I own a rental home in a college town and an investment property out of state. Interested in getting focused, making connections and learning as much as I can!
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Hello! My name is Brianna SJ Morgan and I am a Realtor based in Michigan! I am new to Bigger Pockets and I look forward to building connections in all things real estate!