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Does anyone have good strategies for raising rent on a property that is under rented once you purchase it?I've come across multiple properties that I want to purchase that have leases signed out for over a year. Can ...
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Good Morning BP,I am starting to get into the private lending side of real estate after expending all of my resources. I have started an investment LLC and a contrarian idea I came across is a strategy where I could l...
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Hi Everyone,
I will travel to Costa Rica this summer and have considered looking at an STR near Jaco Beach. Is anyone familiar with real estate in Costa Rica? Any tip or information would be appreciated.
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Are there any networking opportunities in Philadelphia? I'm new to flipping and am looking for a mentor.
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Hi
i am considering to buy a 2k Sqft house in porter TX to rent out. How is the area? Almost all of the area are around 2k rental.
Also, does not look like the area is prone to flooding.
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Hello,
I'm Mike Wolffs, from NYC. I was an IT professional for almost 30 years. I'm in the process of transitioning out of that, and into real estate investing as a career.
I'm in the process of bu...
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Hello, Bigger Pockets community! This is a very exciting experience for me since I am almost completely new to Real Estate investing. I am definitely eager to learn and grow in this business and achieve financial free...
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Hey BP community! I've been following BP for quite a few years now... Great to see how much this community has grown!I am an IT professional in NYC. Growing up, family business was in construction, all types. Spend mo...
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How should I have my renters pay their rent? My portfolio has grown and I am wondering if there is a better way to have them pay rent other than giving out my bank account number. Thank you.
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With interest rates on the rise, how have you adjusted your funding strategies? Are you finding more investors turning to private money lenders for quicker access to capital?