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Greeting to my BP community, I am looking for recommendations of the best banks to obtain a HELOC in Texas. I have a potential first investment partner and they are willing to take out a line of credit on their ho...
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After much searching I think I found a duplex that works best for me. I have done my analysis and wanted to ask the BP forum members what they think is a fair price for the property. (Obviously cheaper is better but...
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I'm new to "real" investing and looking to get rolling. I am now caught between an unsure idea of if I want to try flipping to generate cash now, rentals for longer term cash flow, or trying to go multi family and 12+...
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I am wanting to start investing in STR acquiring or developing the real estate. I think Bend is a top place for STR as there is multi-seasonal demand and is a city with a lot of growth. Problem here is, apart from the...
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What is a good way or tool to analyze an area (crime, schools, cost of living, real estate laws, taxes) to narrow down the area I want to invest in?Background:I am new to BP and real estate investing and I'm starting ...
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Just want to hear what you guys think is the best REI book to start of reading. I am new to all this. Trying to get my feet wet.
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Hi AllI am new to BP and real estate investing. I am interested in long term rentals as well as vacation rentals. What is the best way to evaluate a short term vacation property when you are looking to purchase? Ar...
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Hey BiggerPockets!I live in Northern Virginia and looking to get started building my portfolio and wanted to see what the best locations were for BRRRR strategy in the DMV region? Most of the houses are in the $500k a...
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Hello All!My name is Harrison. Im 23 and I live in Carlsbad, CA. I just finished reading Brandon's book on real estate investing with low or no money down. I am super excited and passionate about getting into the ga...
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Any suggestions on a finacial app for my short term rentals? We used to use Stessa but my bank no longer links to them. ☹️