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My wife and I recently went on a 48 state, 5 month long road trip across the United States. As real estate investors, STR owners/managers, and real estate agents, we made it our mission to stay in an Airbnb in every s...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! I'm new to these forums and hoped to ask my first question - for those that have already reached their goals of financial independence, or are are getting close and making plans, I'm curious to ...
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This article is talking about apts nationally. Vacancies continuing to rise and article says they will continue to rise. Tied to unemployment fi...
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Hi BP members. I would appreciate your opinions on this matter. I’m not familiar with vacant lots. I’ve read a lot about analyzing properties but not much about analyzing vacant lots. I came across a vacant lot in an ...
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I always hear folks saying Seattle is not landlord friendly, so I should not buy an investment property in Seattle. But reading up on the tenant/landlord rules, I don't really see any concerns. What is everybody worri...
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I have several properties being rented and have been having pretty good luck...but last few months have been nothing but headaches.
Anyways this is a NEW case.
This condo I have a tenant, single guy. H...
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tldr: bought rental property sight unseen due to military orders and buying out of state. Realtor failed to mention that there were train tracks and a railroad crossing right behind the house. Found out after I closed...
Hey BP Gang! Looking to hear your feedback on how the following issue may impact the value and rent premiums my property (duplex) demands. Some of you who reside in so-cal may be familiar with this issue.The Metro i...
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Hi everyone,One of my goals in real estate is to not only house hack in the US, but house hack in Europe as well. I am in college right now and am hoping to get a remote job in the future where I can make this possibl...
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I have set about 7~8 searchs on Ziprealty, and OMG, so many new listings lately... The price/SF is dropping pretty fast too.....I am thinking RE market is REALLY turning the corner now.....