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Hi everyone! I am very excited to be a part of this community! I've taken some big leaps of faith because of Bigger Pockets (and Rich Dad Poor Dad) over the last few months and couldn't be happier. I listen to BP podc...
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I want to purchase a building anywhere as long as it's not in a D class neighborhood, or some place expensive like NYC or California. I'm tired of fighting with these investors with these crazy bidding wars in my area...
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Hey everybody! My name is Robert and I am new to RE investing. My wife and I recently did a cash-out refinance of our current home. We have about $150k in cash to work with. We live in Portland, OR. The prices here se...
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Section 8 seems to have a certain connotation and mental image in multi family conversations. I’m curious about any actual experiences (good or bad) anyone has had with Section 8. Has anyone had any non-stereotypical ...
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Looking for my first (real) deal in Chicago or the greater Chicago region in general. I would say I already completed a deal but it was more of a happy accident, I purchased my condo as a short sale several years ago...
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I've roamed around the site and the forums a couple weeks now, even commented here and there, but have not formally introduced myself. Hi! My name is Marvin Barrera and I'm in full-time ministry in Pico-Union L.A. cl...
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In Lake Charles, LA
single family home.
My dilemma: My tenants(not married) signed a 12-month lease in August. By November the female moved out for a job opportunity in a different state. By December they were broke...
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Checking out this one 29 unit apartment building now and spoke with the current PM who mentioned that:Most tenants are on government assistanceBuilding is old but condition is fairGreat cash flow. Converted hospital t...
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Hello everyone, I'm a new investor looking to learn more about duplexes and how they're different from single family homes.
I happened to called a for sale by owner and turned out the owner has more properties for s...
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I have a HUD home under contract, needs a lot of work. About $40k, and I am in it way too high. Will HUD renegotiate their contracts or what is the procedure? Obviously, we didn't get estimates until after the cont...