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Hi All,I have been doing research into whole life insurance. I finished a couple of books regarding the topic. I especially enjoyed R. Nelson Nash’s Becoming Your Own Banker. I am aiming for a policy where my cash val...
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I found a house that looks vacant (it is severely distressed) I looked up the property owner and I see they passed away. After doing further research I found some relatives. What is the best way to approach this whe...
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I am contemplating purchasing a vacation rental property in Venice Italy. Initial research appears that this could be a good decision, however, I am leery given the foreign laws and convulsion of Italian process. Ha...
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Has anyone ever heard of or had any experience hiring a company to do research on markets/submarkets? I am not very good at research (although getting better with practice) and I was thinking why not have an expert re...
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Hello BP Members!
Was wondering about how BP members do their market research? I live in the Inland Empire in Southern California and home prices are pretty high. I've read that it's best do research markets and unde...
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Hi, I moved from NJ to CA sometime ago and am looking to buy a primary residence in Alameda or Contra Costra counties and am looking for a good deal on a house. I have experience buying at auctions in NJ, but the syst...
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Which is a better market for buying as of today? Which one is better investment for long term?
Please advice
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Hello
I am going to begin my research in out of state investing in buy and hold small multifamilies. any mentors?
Thank you :)
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Hi,How can i find Land value graph. I am researching land and like to see appreciation graph of region in last 10 years. Where can we find this information?
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So, you're checking out BiggerPockets...that means you are at least 'interested' in learning more about real estate investing. But, are you really COMMITTED?Over the years I often talk to acquaintances who indicate t...