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Hi everyone,
My name is Kel and I am a new-ish member, long time lurker and podcast listener of BiggerPockets.
I'm a Licensed Realtor and Investor, and am looking to expand my knowledge and portfolio.
1. 🌎 Where yo...
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Hello!
My Name is Matthew D'Amore. I am 23 year old from Plymouth County, MA. The idea to invest in real estate came to me a few months after graduating from college about 2 years ago. Once thing that sparks my inter...
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I am looking for suggestions in best rental markets in southern Sarasota County. We are currently building a home in North Port and it will be built by the second quarter of next year. But with that being said we are ...
I am looking to make an offer on a bank owned property. It is in decent shape but has no appliances. Is a full home inspection even worth it or would it be smarter to just pay for more specific, cheaper tests, such as...
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When I am looking at a beat up house that needs a total renovation, what constitutes "good bones"? Is there anything specifically that I should look for being in tact?Also, what is the best way to estimate rehab cost...
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Hey everyone! Been checking this site out for a while now, thought it was time to join. Name is Claude Hodge. Originally from Indiana, but my true home now is Colorado! Between the Air Force and Army, I have been ...
Based on some of the threads on here, it seems like quite a few of those who have tried some sort of direct mailing feel like they either shot an 'air ball' or totally missed something.I would like to know what sort o...
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My wife and I have 3 kids and we starting to make the shift into real estate investing. We have started considering doing a live in flip. As far as renovation, I am capable of handling most things myself and hiring so...
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Does anyone own property in Illinois? Chicago specifically? We are buying our first rental there and wondering if there are any fees I need to be aware of on an ongoing basis above and beyond property management/prope...
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Hello everyone, my father purchased a sfh near the beaches in Florida. Closing is in 30 days, its turn key, ready to be rented as is. At first we were going to use a property management company to handle the rental, b...