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Hi Everyone,Last year, @Alec Neita and I built the BiggerPockets Investment Market Index - a study of rent and value increases, year over year, in the 50 most populous U.S. metros. I think that study is useful for in...
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What does the process look like after you get your real estate license? Is there a traditional application process? Is there an interview process? What's the best way to determine what brokerage firm I should pursue?A...
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I've looked at some brrrr opportunities duplex/quads that would need full kitchen/bath remodels, floors, paint, fixtures. It's hard to get a sense of what to expect in this white hot Austin market before I get under c...
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Greetings everyone!My long-term renter of 12 years is moving Jan 31st. Recently I've been hearing a lot of about transitioning certain rental properties to short-term rentals (i.e. airbnb)I was wondering if anyone has...
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I posted my 2016 Turnkey results here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/408117-my-turnkey-portfolio
And my 2017 results here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/522/topics/526661-yearly-update-my-tur...
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4 Month Update for Burlington NC: Previous post in Market Data Thread -https://www.biggerpockets.com/...
*This is the second post in Burlington NC Market Data Thread*
Burlington is a small city positioned just to th...
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Hi everyone, My name is Steven. I've only been a light consumer of Bigger Pockets information in the past but decided to really dive in and join the community. I live in the Bay Area of Northern California. However, I...
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Hi BP,
I'm new to the REI scene in the Chicago area and was hoping the BP community could share some neighborhoods that are up and coming (the next "wicker park")? Bronzeville? Rogers park ? Woodlawn? Just a few i c...
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I am considering an investment property mostly for appreciation purposes. I have heard great things about all the three cities: Atlanta, Austin and Raleigh but looking to understand which is best suited for good long ...
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Bexar is the San Antonio and surrounding areas. Hi Y'all thanks for taking time for reading this. Here's my situation. I have purchased my first property and am rehabbing it right now (what a PIA (saw this acronym in ...