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Powerful Words
Martha Beck is credited with coining the quote “How you do anything, is how you do everything”. The saying "How you do anything, is how you do everything" encapsulates a profound truth about human beha...
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Managing a property involves a myriad of responsibilities, from tenant relations to maintenance, financial oversight to legal compliance. For property owners, the decision to hire a property manager is a strategic one...
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Hello everyone! First time using the bigger pockets forums and I have a first time potential deal! Let me know what you think.- One side of a duplex for sale: Seller is asking $180000- Built in 1987, currently a 2 bed...
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Hi All - looking to purchase my first investment home in the northeast area (currently living in northern New Jersey). I plan to use an FHA loan on a multifamily property and house hack for a year or two. I was wonder...
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What is the best stragety for handling a potential lead paint situation? I am just starting out and am looking at properties. Most of the houses I look at were built in the 1950s/60s. And with these houses, I have...
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As a property manager, the ability to identify a good rental property is crucial for success in the real estate industry. Knowing what to look for can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. It's importan...
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I live in Midlothian, VA and am new to the site and REI in general. So glad I found this site. I've listened to a dozen or so podcasts over the past week (which have been fantastic) and have read the BP Ultimate Begin...
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BY JORGE VAZQUEZ10 Reasons Rental Properties are a Good InvestmentEveryone wants to retire someday, and a lot of people want to retire early. One of the best ways to achieve retirement goals is to generate cash flow ...
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Hi all,
Should of done this a long time ago. Too much reading and too little participation on my part.
My name is Ethan and I'm located in the Chicago region. I own a 4-flat in Humboldt Park and I've been renovatin...
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A little over 4 years ago, I wrote a forum post on BP with the same title as this post. Click on the link below for the details behind this unusual title:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/165...Right on...