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If you haven't heard about the Freakonomics bit on real estate agents and how their incentives aren't aligned with yours, watch this 3 minute video here to get some insight into the problem.https://www.youtube.co...
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Good morning BiggerPocketers,I have a degree in construction management and currently a construction Project Manager for a drywall company. I have done projects anywhere from a 42 stories luxury high rise, luxury reta...
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Has anyone else submitted receipts to Airbnb for damages, let's say for $200 and they come back and say that they approved reimbursement for $150? That's bs. If the receipt says what it cost to do the repairs, that ...
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Questions for the Property Owners using a Property Management Company: Would you rather have a property management company who has flat rate fees or takes a percentage of the rent?
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It seems that purchasing property in all cash would have the best outcome for investments. The owner would not have a mortgage. The owner would have to pay property taxes. Buying with all cash gives the owner the opti...
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OK, y'all. Are you new? If so - pay attention...I got a PM today from a very nice guy. Very well-spoken, seemingly intelligent, and well educated.He introduced himself, and congratulated me with a job well-done on ...
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What's your financial freedom #? How do you plan to get there? And how far are you now?To clarify, this is based purely on passive cash flow. Meaning, how much money comes to your mailbox each month without having to ...
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I heard that there is no license needed to broker private/ hard money loans, Is there any truth to this? I know that you don't need one in the commercial sector. Is there one needed in the residential hard mney sec...
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Hello BP! I'm finishing up my 1st investment property and am interested in self managing. What lessons can you share that could help me and other newbies? I've already started a journal with my renovation lessons an...
People of Bigger Pockets, First off, I'd like to say thank you to Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner for this fun and informative site. Also, if any of you have not listened to the podcasts they put out, I would urge y...