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Hello everyone, i just purchased a condo in the Hampton Roads area with a VA Loan so i will be living in it for the first year until im not required to do so anymore and can rent it out. I purchased a beautiful condo ...
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Where I am from:
Originally from a tiny town in north central Illinois called Tiskilwa but now I live in the Champaign/Urbana area very close to the University of Illinois
Background/Goals:
I am a agricultural eng...
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Im under contract on a 2 family in Boston area. As an agent ive noticed backyard space and pools get more valuable since Covid. This property has a nice backyard and pool Im just torn on whether to keep it or not wi...
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I recently started as an agent in SC after a move, therefore lacking a sphere of influence, friends or family to work for and gain experience. Going off of the 80/20 principle there must be key tasks that have improve...
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After adding a third "Bedroom" to a rental home but shortly after decided to use it as a STR instead of LTR. We are torn as to what actually attracts more bookings. Should we set it up as a media room, gym, or furnish...
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Good morning and happy Saturday, Bigger Pockets gang!I am still learning, and running test properties through the calculator, developing my business plan, and practicing my pitch for when I found my first potential re...
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This isn't the biggest success story in the world, but feels good to have this class over and done with. A helpful tip to anyone looking to get their license. Check to see if your local Community College offers the cl...
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Hi,Just a general question here. Would adding a backyard pod with AC, no bathroom, add value to your home?We are considering buying a $1.25 million home in Austin tx to live in. We will likely be in the home at least ...
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Hello BP Family! First of all, thank you for your time reading this post. I noticed there is a house a few miles from my home right next to the gym I go to that is all boarded up. My realtor looked it up and said that...
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Advocates are trying to change the tax sale system in MD. potentially to a tax deed system. I would like information on as many tax deed states as possible. I am looking for information I can use to keep our system a...