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Hi, I'm new to Real Estate investing and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Nick...Originally from Philadelphia but I'm in the SF Bay Area (East Bay) now. I would love to know if there's anyone in the East Bay area that'...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community, I’ve noticed that we only have a few real estate investor events/groups locally in Jacksonville Florida/ Northeast Florida. Please comment on this post if you are local. I’d be happy to ...
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So, we finally closed on our first two-family home yesterday afternoon. I gave myself sometime to let it sink in and enjoy the fact that it was finally over, we got a house we liked, after a 15-month search. The selle...
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Hi all, I am currently searching for a 4 unit to buy and owner occupy using an FHA 3.5% down loan. There is nothing in my market that is desirable to me, so I did an off market mailing campaign to all 3/4 unit owners ...
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I'm currently looking to buy multifamily (apartments) in Southern California 4.5-6+ cap or South/ Central Florida 6+ cap (LA, Inland Empire, South East Fl etc)I currently own manage a portfolio of about 40 units with ...
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Hi All,
Thanks for reading this. -First let me just say that this would be my very first deal ever and I would like to hold this property and also occupy one of it's units. Also know, the location is in close proximi...
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Hello Everyone!I'm looking for a little feedback on an idea that i've been contemplating. I own about 40 acres of land in a growing community near a major military base. I am considering building a duplex at the front...
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What are some of the most important things a new investor needs to know when understanding the difference between a good deal and a cheap property?
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Just wondering how many do this? I see them in areas that I have houses but to me it seems kinda like putting a "steal my AC unit" sign in the yard! lol
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Has anyone taken a motel and did STR with any success?This motel is not an urban motel that is ridden with crime. This is a motel in the mountains and typical guests are economy travelers. Units are about 200-300sqf...