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Hi all,Since I was featured on Podcast 238 about a year ago, I have talked to many BP Nation Members asking me if they should buy this deal or that deal. Here is a simple way to determine if a deal a broker is sendin...
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I have experience with working class and lower income areas. But what about ghetto, warzone areas. A lot of burned out buildings, people using/selling drugs all over the place, frequent shootings (almost one a week it...
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Hey BP Community- Wanted to share a bit of my story here to get some perspective. I started reading the site back in January and after many conversations and a few site visits, I decided to purchase two out-of-state S...
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Facing a difficult situation today. One of our landlords owns land for development which has become a favorite stomp for homeless people living in the woods. To add to the dilema, the hotel across the parking lot from...
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Hey guys! First-time poster here, as I was directed to this site by reddit's /r/property management subforum for a recent posting I submitted. As the posting states, just won a bid through auction on a foreclosed pro...
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What is your definition of a "REAL ESTATE INVESTOR"? I'd like to see how youBP members define yourselves. Who do you think you are? It may sound profound or egotistical it will make a differnce in your outlook as to w...
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Hello, this is my first rental property located in the mckeesport area right out side of Pittsburgh pa. It's located in the Christy park area it's a decent area there are no vacant houses or defaced homes. Recently I ...