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Hi Chicago area investors. Please share your experience and insight! I'd like to get a 2-3 flat near where I live (Oak Park IL)I have cash can wait till winter & looking at maybe REO foreclosure, Fixer, util of...
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I have been learning on Bigger Pockets for the past month and I am so grateful to everyone here who contributes to this site.
My husband and I bought a SFR in Gilbert, AZ in 2010 which we have paid off. I...
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I am finding myself in analysis paralysis! I do however want to make sure I am covering all of my bases. I wanted to see what categories of expenses you all plan for in your buy and hold strategies. I have been pla...
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My name is Jordan and I'm from Grand Forks, ND. I just have been getting into real estate and have closed on a few deals recently. I am looking to learn all I can to become a better investor and to gain financial free...
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Hello ! I am very new at investing, although I have watched my father for some time. I currently own a home (with a mortgage) in a subdivision and would like to move out of the subdivision and into a house with some l...
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Hey everyone. I just recently added a triplex to the portfolio on the Jersey Shore and it needs a 100% full renovation. It’s in a town that’s on the rise so I’m banking on appreciation as much as I’m banking on CASH F...
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For those who have tried Airbnb long term rentals (typical more than a month), how do you factor in the utility bills? Do you factor it in the monthly rent or do you charge the guest who is basically a short term tena...
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Hello fellow BP'ers!
Time to check in! I've been prowling around BP for quite some time now and figured it was about time to make a profile and start networking! I absolutely love the wealth of knowledge on this sit...
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I got this in my inbox yesterday, a 95-unit, 4 property mutifamily up for auction in my area. Starting bid is $1M. http://www.auction.com/Tennessee/commercial-auctio...I'm just curious about how a property would end u...
We have a building that has a pretty rough roof, One section has been patched and I'm thinking we need to just replace the thing. Will be getting pricing from vendors but thought id check with the community about any ...