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Hey guys, I'm new on the forums here and just starting out in the real estate realm. My knowledge of how it works is pretty decent, and I'm currently reading a BiggerPockets book on rental real estate investing.
I'm ...
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I’m sure there are many investors in this forum that can provide some great stories on this question. When did you quit your W2 to peruse real estate full time? What strategies did you take to get there? Were you on t...
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Is there a website or source to look up vacancy rates and other stats for STRs in different areas of a city? Something that would be like look up comps for home sales or rentals. Thanks for any input you can offer!
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I am looking at properties in Mars Hill, Indianapolis, IN and thinking about buying one for rental property. Some people mention that this is a D neighborhood. What's your opinion? Does anybody have experience in this...
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I completed my RE license test in IL. I am more interested to do the wholesaling. Any ideas on which brokerage firm would be good to join to do the wholesaling. Any Agents in IL, currently doing wholesaling. Would lov...
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Hello BP Community!I am a budding buy and hold investor in San Antonio, Texas. Wanting to buy SFR.When buying properties (non-mls, no agents) i gather i need to use the standard TREC forms for 1-4 Family Residential...
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Hello,My name is Becky Fischer and I have worked in the vacation rental industry for 14 years. We provide resources to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket vacation rental homeowners so that they are successful m...
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Hi BP!I am a software engineer full time and part time real estate investor/landlord. Recently, I have accepted an offer in Austin and looking forward to re-locate from California. I am targeting to have everything se...
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Hello fellow BP members!
I have a question for you guys. I am looking for a career in real estate with the best income potential to invest in real estate. I am considering appraisals or becoming an agent. Which one ...
What skill sets or background knowledge did you have before closing your first deal? What skill sets or training did you acquire along the way?I am very curious to understand what it takes both professionally and with...