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Hi all! Lately I've been contemplating this question and finally figured I should toss it out to the BP community. I'm curious how everyone decides how much of their money allocated for "investing" is put toward real ...
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So I started my very first flip in August w a target finish in early October. Details below.. a few surprises but on track to pull down the ARV and make around 30 k.So we put it on the market listed way too high the...
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I am an investor in the BroadMark fund, which provides investor return from 1st lien position hard money loans. I am generally happy with the fund thus far, but they seem to be using an overly favorable method to com...
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I am using different tactics on sites that show MLS listings to find flip opportunities.
I got the idea after watching Jerry Norton and others on YT who find many of their deals "on market" by conducting online resea...
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Hey there!I am looking at investing in short term rental properties (airbnb, vrbo, etc) in Lexington. My partner grew up and went to school in Lexington, so I have mostly been relying on him for information about the ...
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Hello everyone, I have had an interest in real estate for the last decade and am finally putting energy into taking action. I know I have a lot to learn and would love to connect those of you who are already investing...
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Looking for opinion/advise of an experienced investor who know NJ and the tri-state very well. What area in NJ are best for holding rental properties. I picked NJ is because I live there. I am thinking/hoping to buy a...
I moved to Portland, OR with the intent to buy a SFH & house hack or purchase a multi-family. However, Portland has declined substantially in terms of homelessness taking over every neighborhood, trash piles every...
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Hello all! I am a native New Yorker and I am just now in a position where I can seriously start saving for a down payment on a home. I currently have only $10,000 set aside which--in this city--is a paltry sum.I used ...
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I have a couple tenants that have destroyed my units. Obviously, I need to vet them better but as of now what are my options? I have photos showing ton of trash left behind, appliances ruined totaling about $10,000 in...