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Do you guys use IRR to analyze apartment deals?I’ve been reading previous posts and I’ve noticed very few consider IRR before investing in an apartment deal. Why is that?
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
My name is Israel Haugen and I’m a 24-year old aspiring real estate investor currently living in the beautiful city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. I graduated from the university here in ...
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I am new to real estate investing and I am looking for my first deal. I want to buy and hold. I have heard that I should stay away from investing in condos, but I am not sure why. Can you guys give some advice on the ...
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Hi BP community, Warning: This is a long post in an effort to help newbies like myself gain insight into how we can be successful as we hear from you on what strategy you'd recommend if you started over again. For thi...
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Hi All -The home I live in is on a 10K sq ft lot in a suburban LA neighborhood around 45 mins north from Santa Monica. There used to be two homes on the lot. I was told that a previous owner had combined the two lots ...
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I have never used anything other that excel to keep tract of my properties. I am purchasing a 15 unit and it’s apparent that I need a digital upgrade. What is the best/user friendly program to use In this situation?
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One of the most important things that I'm learning is how important tenant screening is. That idea leads to my newbie question of the day:
What is your screening process? What are the things you're looking for in a...
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Who is currently using Loopnet Platinum? Does the data from the pre-foreclosures come with all the information to handle a direct mail campaign? I'm just trying to figure out if the Platinum membership would repl...
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Ok, so I'm just starting out in wholesaling and I'm quickly trying to put my systems in place. I want to start bringing on "property scouts" in different markets to basically submit offers to FSBOs on Craigslist.I've ...
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I have the opportunity to acquire a property from three heirs, one at a time, via quitclaim deed. This may be the only way to make the deal happen. If I did this, what would be the possible issues down the line con...