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Hi everyone!This is my first BP post after listening to several podcasts, reading books and sifting through various discussions on BP. I am in my mid thirties and somewhat new to the field of commercial real estate bu...
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This is something i've been considering lately because I don't love my current job, but I think I would love working in real estate. However, it's a risky short term move for me as i would be giving up around $80K gua...
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About 7 months ago I posted my intention to invest out of state on BiggerPockets, and today I’m pleased to announce that I have purchased two properties in Florida in September 2017 and November 2017. I found both pro...
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Hey BP Community, I wanted to take the time and outline the strategy for my REI here in the forums and hear feedback from the community to see how I can improve my ideas. Some quick background on me - I'm 24 years old...
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Hey! I have a 'design' or 'style' question..I'm replacing the flooring in my house prior to putting it on the market. I currently have sheet vinyl, and have to replace it (the dogs fault, long story short). I would ...
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So I work in the MRO industry dealing directly with multi family management companies. A lot of the owners started out with owning properties and growing them to owning thousands of units. I was talking to one of my c...
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Hello! Would you use equity in one of your homes as a cash out refi to obtain cash to purchase another investment? I am hesitant but I have $300k in equity and I would like to put it to use to work for me. Thoughts?
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I'm looking to purchase a duplex with an owner occupied loan and rent out one half while claiming the other half as my primary residence. I say this as I would be looking to airbnb my unit ideally 2-3 nights a week. A...
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As someone who came from a Corporate background before beginning to invest “intentionally,” I have a tendency to analyze the pros and cons of every deal. Of course, too much of that can lead to “paralysis through anal...
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We have heard from a lot of newer investors that they are looking for Joint Venture partners who have capital to invest. What we are surprised is that this is being taught in education as something investors with lit...