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Hi BiggerPockets community! My name is Andy Buchanan, and I have been looking at getting into Real Estate Investing, part-time to start, in single-family, condo, or multi-family properties. I currently reside in Map...
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As we enter 2H 2023 and head into 2024, I expect mortgage rates will increase and eclipse 8% on average. First, I expect the federal funds rate to rise one more time by 25 bps, to continue to rise before settling in w...
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Am i wasting my time looking at sites like Trulia, Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com for investment rental properties?If so, what online sources should i be focusing on?Any input on the subject would be appreciated.
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Is it possible to manage an out-of-state short term rental without a property manager? I don't want to spend a lot of $$ in property management. What are the challenges and how do I overcome those challenges? Any...
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My wife and I are new to this and are saving for our first property our goal is to start looking for properties in November 25, we have a couple questions, would it be wise to invest out of state for our first time in...
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Howdy BP Fam!I am in a dilemma of whether or not I should pay for a somewhat local coach (hour away) to hold my hand through my first year of investing. Here's the details:I met them (two partners) at a local REIA, ex...
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Hi all, Bought my first owner occupy multi family, and decided to live in the most runned-down unit to do some repairs. I'm a mechanical engineer by trade, but have little to no real estate repair experience. I enjo...
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I've posted this in the "Real Estate Success Stories" forum but perhaps its would fit better in the "Real Estate Life Lessons Forum".There is a ton of talk in the media but also on these forums of the precariousness o...
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Hi Everyone,I'm a new(ish) investor in the Atlanta market, buying primarily in southwest ITP neighborhoods. I've had the experience twice now where my higher offer was rejected (in a highest and best scenario) only t...
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I'm curious to hear opinions on this article. When I first read it it seemed very persuasive, but runs counter to RDPD I believe.
http://www.edelmanfinancial.com/education-center/articles/1/11-great-reasons-to-carry-...