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Good afternoon BP! I am curious to know about some of the stories you guys have when it comes to how you got started. What was your "AHA" moment and how did you use that epiphany to get started on your real estate inv...
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Hey BP! My wife and I are now up to three properties and are brainstorming some of the creative ways to raise/leverage capital. I have about $160k in equity from my first home and am considering a HELOC in order to hu...
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Hello Everyone,I need everyone's input on a deal that I'm in the process of making. Here are details: Specs: Duplex built in 1976, each unit with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroomPurchase price / financing: $199,000 with 20...
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I own rental property but I have had them for a while. I am now looking at a property that is tenant occupied going to a month-to-month in November. Its a long term tenant who has not expressed interest in leaving. Th...
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Hi, BP Folks!I recently came across a Fourplex in the West Valley City, Utah area. All four units in the complex contain two bedrooms and one bathroom. The complex was built in 1979. Owner's agent states that all unit...
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So, I made the mistake last year of purchasing a home before learning about Biggerpockets/house hacking/ rentals/ etc.
Anyways I’ll be starting another job soon that’ll allow me to take on my real estate endeavors t...
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As things start to pick up and more properties are coming and going on the marketplace, is now a good time for new investors to jump in and get started? Also what are some recommendations for strategies for first time...
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Dear BP Community,I am looking to invest in a duplex – live in one side (with a roommate), then rent out the other side. I am currently analyzing a deal in my area and would like the BP community to council me. Her...
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Start Small and make your big mistakes Early.
Deal breakers- market, finance, zoning, footings, road type, water/sewer availability, Storm sewers, Storm retention ponds, over Analyzing, too Greedy. Everything else yo...
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The single-family housing market looks like it might be doomed all over again. Well, if not doomed, then the Death Star is bearing down on Alderaan.Why the pessimism? There are two reasons.First, there appears to be a...