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Greetings, we are beginners with str investing, went under contract for a new construction house, 3/3.5, 2000 sq ft, across the street from the beach, good area with many restaurants and entertainment. Having cold fee...
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Quick introduction: I will be moving to the greater Minneapolis area this summer due to a job transfer and wanted to get some local opinions of which areas to check out while I'm visiting this weekend. I'll be working...
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Hi everyone! I have been reading the blogs and forum topics nonstop since I found this site and figured it was time to introduce myself.I am 29 and work for a large financial regulator.I live in Arlington (Clarendon) ...
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I live in a 55+ MHP in Southern CA. There were a few vacant lots in my park that recently have had a home added, and are now for sale/sold. They list for just under $400K (which seems ridiculous to me). Lot rent he...
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I've been investing out of state for several years now. Most of my properties are great. However, I have one that I bought in a bad area (crime, etc). I've tried to get rid of it, but have not been able to sell it for...
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Hello all! I am looking to invest in Columbus, Ohio within the next month or so, and I was wondering if there are any other investors or property managers that can give me some pointers on where I should invest and wh...
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As a beginner, it can be hard to be proactive. It can be hard to figure out what a good deal even looks like.Why, if there is a good deal in my midst, wouldn't a more experienced investor immediately get it? I live in...
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Hi BP community,Long story short, I have had the vision in my mind for a long time that I would get into real estate and that has grown to be a fairly lofty goal with how big it has gotten. It took getting laid off fr...
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What was your first BP post reaching out for help to get started in investing? Or did you recently just post & are looking for help?
Check out this post from @Craig Curelop who wrote BiggerPockets book The House ...
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Does anyone have any advice or insight on the market in Springfield, Illinois?
Low Entry for buy and hold rentals but what about appreciation?
Is the rental market stable?
Any "war zone" areas or high crime areas t...