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Hello Bigger Pockets! My name is Chris Wienke (like the Heisman Trophy winner but spelled a bit differently) and I live in the North Center neighborhood in Chicago. I discovered the BP podcasts a few weeks ago and ha...
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Hi all. I'm working on a blog series to help the newbies and wanted to get some material from some of the experienced flippers out there. In one simple sentence, where did you get the money to fund your first flip? Eg...
Been wanting to jump into real estate for the last year or so but we run two businesses that have kept us pretty busy. Both businesses are profitable and doing well. So my wife decided that short term rentals would ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Contributors:
Chris Shepard
This property was another great old house that has been grandfathered into the zoning that it r...
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Hello BPers!
I currently have 2 long term rentals and 1 short term rental that are all doing great and I’m trying to figure out how to acquire my fourth property. Two long term rentals bring in $800 profit a month ea...
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I am about to buy our investment property in Round Rock, TX. Since the Electricity market here is open, there are lot of companies to choose from. Any suggestions from landlords in Round Rock? Please share your best a...
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Hi all, wondering if folks have had more success on fire/landlord policies with local insurance agents or if the "big box' folks still work. Trying to figure out the best options for OOS investing in the Huntsville a...
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Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a Commercial property (likely self storage or light industrial) and I'm interested in hearing suggestions for how to find solid real estate brokers. You know....those brokers who actu...
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Does anyone know the best website to find out where the new upcoming hot areas are to invest in real estate (in central / North Jersey)? I want to invest somewhere that has a good chance for high appreciation in the y...
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My partner already owns 1 5 unit and is trying to aquire a 2nd one. But the lender cannot touch them because of being considered commercial.