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Hi everyone! I have recently developed an interest in buy and hold real estate investing. I have been trying to absorb as much information as possible about the subject through podcasts, books, and of course bigger po...
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I've been analyzing deals in Sevier County, TN for a few months (researching the market for a year) and am looking to pull the trigger on a deal soon. Here's an off market deal I'm currently analyzing. This is what t...
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Hello BP,So I have been anxious to pull the trigger on my first deal for some time now. I’d like some advice or even some experiences given my situation. The property details are explained below.I reside in SD Calif...
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Hi BP nation! Here is my story and the numbers on my first deal since joining BP. I started looking for buy-and-hold properties back in the summer; specifically, small, multi-families. With the help of an investor...
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Good morning all,
A local experienced investor recorded a seminar where he vigorously asserts that a Contract Sale are a much less risky and more fairer to both TB and Seller than Lease Options (he states t...
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How does one go about acquiring the skills needed to renovate a property. Things such as knocking down walls, raising ceilings, framing, installing carpet/hardwoods/tiles, ect.? I am a 21 year old college student a...
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Good evening Colleagues,
I join BP just about 2 weeks ago and this is my first post . I sent out a Yellow letter to a owner of a small Commercial building in the Bronx , New York back on November 20 and 4 d...
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I'm 18 and have no credit history. I've only worked 2 part-time jobs so far and am starting a new one in July. I have sufficient funds for down payments but I won't be able to get any mortgages and I don't know how...
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HI BP friends another question regarding tenants here....has anyone had an experience they'd like to share about negotiating with tenants (rather than evicting them) for a tenant buyout so they leave voluntarily? Woul...
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Hey everyone out there. I have an offer in on a townhome within and HOA and I just received their budget. The community is nothing crazy, but its above average for the area. It has a pond with a fountain, common area ...