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Good day BP community!First, I would like to thank you in advance for reading my discussion, and for any words of wisdom you are willing to share.I am a Southern California homeowner looking to invest out of the state...
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Hello,I have a contract with a builder that has the following clause and I am being told I need to pay 10% over the previously signed contract price due to increase in lumber price (which seems to have fallen 3X since...
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Greetings BiggerPockets Family, After listening to almost ten podcasts, I've finally decided to take the plunge and join the community. I hail from Boston, MA but love traveling the world in my free time and particip...
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Hi BPI am sharing how my first month went as an STR Host. Time after time, people on social media discuss the highlights and how much money you can make owning an STR but ignore the ugly/bad that comes with being a ho...
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“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren BuffettIf investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businessl...
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All right people, I was asked by someone if seller financing is a good thing when dealing with Multi-family units and have I done any. Well, of course I have, and yes it is a great thing! When your starting off inv...
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I have a tenant that is going to move out in about three months and I just started advertising the vacancy. How does everyone conduct their credit and background checks on potential renters?
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My name is Tim and I am new to real estate investing. I am entering the world of college rental properties in Upstate NY - Utica region. It's an out of state play for me, but my immediate family is there, offering m...
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Hello BiggerPockets Land!My partner Cody and I have always believed that we should invest in real estate but after a disheartening search for affordable options in the Denver area last year we back burner'ed the idea....
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Hey guys how are you..
I am new to the landlording field.. I have just recently acquired a Duplex property but I have a problem with the heating source/setup and is just looking for opinions o...