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Hey there Bigger Pockets! Im a rookie investor, living in Souther California, looking to invest out of state. I want to start looking for deals but I'm getting hung up on where to look. For out of state investors, wh...
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Hey all! Glad to be new to this site and glad I can connect with you guys/gals. I'm new to the real estate game. Grew up around construction sites due to my father owning his own business throughout my childhood. I...
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all, a recession is coming. No I don't know when, and am not seeking to time the market or even predict when it will happen. But recessions always come and the current recovery/expansion/bull run is lengthy by histor...
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My general contractor is quoting me:$32,000 to prep, paint exterior of the home$19,000 to replace asphalt roof$23,000 to prep, paint the interior$19,000 wooden floor refinishing (polishing, filling in any cracks)The h...
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Howdy folks,I don't see any recent post about this topic so thought would start one since AirBnB rental is hot these days in many markets. I am trying to venture out as an investor as well management and doing my ini...
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How much of your rental property cashflow should you live off of? For example, if I cashflow around $30k/month, how much of that should I ACTUALLY be spending on my lifestyle? What percentage should go towards my pers...
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We are about to buy our first duplex in a hot neighborhood here in Portland. They listed it incredibly low, so though our offer was $50k over asking it was still fair for the market (we had to make an offer to view it...
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I'm trying to start an Airbnb in my hometown of Denver, CO. My plan is to rent from a landlord rather than save money to buy a place myself. This is because, due to my research, I should be able to start making income...
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Does anybody have experience taking out an FHA loan? If so, could you please describe the process of getting it (i.e. requirements/screening process). Also, how has it treated you? By that I mean, would you prefer thi...
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I am an OOS investor looking at Ohio (for next year) and I have narrowed my opinions to Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo. If there is another City I should have on my list, let me know. I am interested in properties in t...