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I'm mainly addressing Dave P, but I welcome anyone to comment (I'm sure there are many good people) except for opinionated ideals on getting a agent. I do understand what is payed for and who pays its. I also understa...
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How would you go about deciding on what area to invest in? For example, would you randomly pick an area and start researching using the Census? Or would you contact PM Companies in an area you're curious about and pi...
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Hello, Biggerpockets family. How are you getting your deals? What works best for you? I'm looking for some advice. I have been looking for my first deal for around six months now and haven't been successful. Heres wh...
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Hey everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster here :)I'm a buy-and-hold investor in Huntsville, AL, and I'm looking to diversify a little bit location-wise. I own 2 rentals here and the Huntsville market has been...
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I have been considering the idea of using HMLs in the future. Not that I would plan to, but I was hoping some of the HMLs or folks with experience borrowing from HMLs could describe what happens if you default.
So fa...
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Hello everyone,
I need some advice. I have a rental with amazing tenants but it's time to raise the rent a little. We were thinking about $20-30. My question is how to convey this to the tenants without alienating th...
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Hello,I was driving around the other day and found a distressed property that I am interested in purchasing for myself.Upon walking up to the front door, there was some notices from 2011 that the house was winterized ...
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Hello everyone,As the multifamily values in my market continue their radical ascent I am starting to think more about some of the consequences for real estate agents and their investor clients.I focus primarily on com...
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I don't want to do the leg-work flipping houses any longer, but I enjoy being in the game.I would like to setup a system where I would Joint Venture with an active flipper for a few projects each year. I am sure there...
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Our property management company, Alpha Realty, has changed hands twice and served us well over 30 years, taking care of one property in Baton Rouge. We live in Virginia. Lately, I have had to resort to calling the own...