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So here's my realtor story. I started working with a realtor who is a family friend. He had done multiple deals with my father, mostly SFRs. I'm now in my late 20s and thought I'd give him a shot due to years of exper...
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My parents came home to find that the upstairs bathroom had a leak from one of the bolts not being tight enough. The water leaked through the edges of the vinyl floor and now there is a big water stain on in the ceili...
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The debate on the efficacy of REI investing over a 401(k) has raged for a long time on BiggerPockets. Thanks to a message from @Christopher Throop, I revisited the topic when he let me know a file I used during an ear...
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Hello BiggerPockets community. I realize this question is only peripherally related to real estate. But in the spirit of good fun, I'd like to know what is your most memorable client story? It can be good, bad and ...
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I've purchased a few houses via auction. One was with the infamous Hubzu and I wasn't able to get inside until after I'd purchased it. Someone had beaten up all the walls and the carpets were soaked in urine. It ended...
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My wife and I discovered our interest in real estate while purchasing our primary residence in 2014. I then began the process of trying to learn about REI and reached out to a few friends; one of them recommended the ...
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Is anyone using a Solo 401k or other retirement vehicle to purchase REI? Let’s hear your success stories and advice.
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Hello BP Members!
I'm in the market for my first Bay Area house hack. I'm starting this forum so successful house hackers can share their story.
If you live in the Bay Area, and are currently house hacking, please...
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Investment Info:
Retail buy & hold investment.
3 story all brick bank building totaling 9600 sf with retail on first floor and office on 2nd and 3rd floors. In a small village of Jeffersonville, Ohio ab...
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Hi everyone,I have a 2 flat here in Chicago and I want a new rear porch. A enclosed porch is a extra $10k vs open. I figure a enclosed porch will add more value as it's basically an extra room (8x8) and can be used as...