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Hey BiggerPockets Crew! It's been a heluva week in the capital markets! And a crazy Friday for those in real estate on the east and west coast tech heavy markets with the collapse of SVB. Initial impacts coming out of...
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I'd love to hear from folks about what they think of Airbnb and it's use for STRs. As an avid user of Airbnb over the years, when it started, it was viewed as this amazing alternative to hotels that offered a very com...
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Hey BiggerPockets family!
My wife and I (mid-40s) are motivated W2 earners with a rental property under our belts, eager to expand our real estate portfolio and create significant passive income. We've set ambitious ...
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Sorry folks just need to vent.I’ve had a heck of a time finding good deals in Albuquerque. I have networked and established good relationships with 2 realtors that work with investors and a broker.After a couple month...
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I am a newbie in real estate but I am wondering if 2019 is a good year to invest in real estate? Or do you believe the housing market is getting a bit overpriced? Should I wait until the next housing market to cool of...
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Real estate is a good enough investment as is - why tell people fairy tales?First off, I am talking about pure passive investing. If people want to get into the real estate BUSINESS, and do all the labor that is in...
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Hey guys ! I have about $34000 of private student loans left to pay off at an interest rate of 3.55% that’s approx 675 per month. I’ve also managed to save 40k up until now, I earn about $5200 per month net. With a c...
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Hey Everyone,There has been some good discussion about Gastonia lately, particularly in this thread started by @Johnny Szeto. While there has been some excellent discussion and some anecdotal evidence shared by @Ty...
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I currently own (no mortgage) two homes and I am living in one and renting the other. I am looking to purchase another investment home for income purposes and I do have the cash to purchase one property outright. I a...
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Hi BP members!This is just my second post and it feels great to have received such good feedback and support.Since I don't usually carry around $100K in cash, my southern California backyard market can seem a little i...