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Let’s say you’re starting from zero in 2025—no properties, no deals, just the knowledge and lessons you’ve picked from BiggerPockets, books you have read and videos you have watched.
What would you do differently thi...
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It seems to me that BP has changed. I can’t put my finger on exactly when - but, I think it started about 3-5 years ago. Up until then, BP was filled with good stuff, real value, from real REI at all levels. The conte...
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Is anyone doing 1031 exchanges out of markets like San Diego, San Francisco, NYC, Boston and just parking money in slower markets? Or sub markets with higher cap rates?What are all your thoughts on just parking money ...
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How is your MF market price appreciation?I hear a lot of folks claiming their market is on "fire", but nobody ever supports that with data...our local MF market in Columbus, Ohio has appreciated at a year-over average...
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Did anyone ever bought a multifamily in southern California as their first investment?
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I know an owner (very old school) who is ready to retire and liquidate his portfolio. He has a few buildings in DC valued at over $1M . He has already started to sell off some of his properties. He does not employ ...