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Hello Everyone!
I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...
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I’m curious to see who exactly visits bigger pockets. Is it mostly newbie/wanna-be investors or more seasoned/experienced investors?
If you are investing, are you in state or out of state?
I’ll start by answering m...
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Thank you to everyone that has shared their thoughts in the question of the week so far! As the Community Engagement Specialist for BiggerPockets, I love to see how diverse real estate can be. Being so different, we a...
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I've owned (2) rental townhomes for 8 years - I've used a property manager and I've never once had any problems. However - - now, this won't just be a 'side' investment, I am out of my lifelong business career - - a...
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Hi we are on verge of closing our #1 Turnkey rental in Maple heights Cleveland Area, Price: 56900, Area: 1160 Sq ft, 3 bed 1 bath, Rent 850 to 900 per month, Management Fees: 10 percent , Taxes: 500, Insurance: 600So ...
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I am analyzing a deal to buy a freestanding Dollar General with a 6.3% cap rate and triple net lease with ten years left. I was excited about the deal until I visited the property and saw that there was a Dollar Gener...
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It seems these tenants feel a sense of entitlement for not paying the rent. They think life problems they have created with their own choices should be solved by a landlord's pocket book.Economics and running a busine...
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Just a quick disclaimer. This is a really long post. Also I am also now employed by a self storage operator so my opinion is probably is not objective.I was a professional sale person who "retired" on 3/31/2018 to l...
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Quick! Sell me your house before it’s too late! :)Are you optimistic or pessimistic about this upcoming recession?I’m optimistic about these next few years, I hope there is a massive price correction. I’m running arou...