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Hello Bigger Pockets gurus!I've been lurking on Bigger Pockets for months as my husband and I have purchased, renovated, and rented our first two single family properties. We thought everything was going great until ...
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A - Invest $100, add value to $120, market corrects to $100 in year 1, but you achieve an 8% return from cash flow and principal reduction.B - Invest $100, add value to $120, market remains as-is (or it takes longer t...
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What are the hottest states to invest in rental property right now? People seem to moving out of California to Texas, Idaho, and Colorado. Are there any other states that are hot right now?
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I'm a gun owner and I own "that" rifle and "those" magazines, but the Sandy Hook incident has changed my mind. It's not just guns, but guns are part of the picture and such needs to be addressed. I had teachers that h...
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Too many companies have been very successful after being started by High School drop outs. Others have success by individuals dropping out of college to start their business. Others who have a 4 or 6 year degree end u...
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California real estate investor Bruce Norris has predicted a 20% price increase in California residential real estate for 2013. This is a huge percentage increase, and many people are shocked by Norris’s prediction. B...
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A Menards just opened in my area. I've heard about this store for years, but never had the chance to go inside one. They've been mailing out flyers like crazy and seem to have good deals on stuff. I currently buy most...
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I'm a newbie and have recently purchased 3 properties, all townhomes in Utah. Two are in southern Utah and will be vacation rentals which will cash flow really well. My third is a long term rental in northern Utah tha...
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Looking to start expanding portfolio. Would like to be more hands off as well. Seeking connections, advice, deals. Thanks
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Aloha all I am trying to learn more about real estate. I live in Hawaii and with the economy here it feels impossible to buy and turn a profit in this market. Has anyone had any success? Please share your story