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Hi,
I'm excited to join Bigger Pockets and embark on my real estate adventure. I'm finishing my Ph.D. in Biochemistry Engineering here in Los Angeles and am originally from Chile. Back in my home country, I have succ...
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I am trying to negotiate a better management commission fee for my short term rental. For a newly renovated ocean front condo they are wanting 20%. What would be the best way to negotiate down to 18% or lower?
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I'm renting out rooms in my home on Oahu (I don't live there) on 6 month leases and have a tenant who is in the National Guard who came to the island to transition to active duty and work there. He moved in December, ...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I hope this message finds you well. I am a software development manager with a keen interest in transitioning into the exciting and challenging world of real estate, particularly with a...
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Does anyone offer a home gym in their STR? I am looking for ways to differentiate our rentals in a competitive market. If you offer one, do you think it is helpful in getting more interest? How many people use gym in ...
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Asked 2 agents, they said you have to have exclusive listing agent, and there is no such open agent. According to what I found:"What does open Agent mean?When the listing is open, the agent who makes the sale is paid ...
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Hey everyone! My team and I are branching into the multifamily space this year and found Kansas City to be a great market to get started in. However, we have had a difficult time trying to gauge the best areas to look...
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Hello,I am a new/aspiring real estate investor who is trying to move away from education and take action. I've been debating the best way to get into RE investing and I've landed on wholesaling as a way to create cash...
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Hello all those with self storage investments.I'm writing to get some feedback on a recent investment opportunity in the self storage space in Michigan. I am looking to startup a family business with my dad and sister...
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Hello BP community! 5 months ago, I started building a new home and decided to turn my existing home (located in Converse) into a rental property rather than sell. I am active in the Financial Independence space, s...