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I have been doing so much reading on here and finally decided I should start to post some things.
This site has helped to answer so many questions and hopefully will continue to do so.
I currently am a product tes...
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I keep some flyers and business cards for my STRs and a map of the town. I made fridge magnets from the brass of 8, 10 & 12 gauge hulls. Cable tv channel guide. Some menus for restaurant/bars that my clientèle a...
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For me, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, two markets are pretty defined, but a third is where I am investing. Why? Two different factors-- marketing agencies and breweries-- which are renovating old, historic warehouses in ...
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What should I look for when purchasing my first property? Any advice or tips?
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I’m currently under contract on a mixed-use property that is zoned for CB (Commercial Business). The ground floor is occupied by a commercial restaurant, and the upper floor is designated as SRO (Single Room Occupancy...
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Hello BP members, We are more than half way 2014 and this is has been my best year investing to date! With 5 months left I really want to finish big so last night I hosted my first real estate mastermind group. I inv...
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Hello All,Thank you in advance for the help!My mom is considering moving to Arizona where it is warmer than up here in Michigan, (in Metro Detroit Josh Dorkin).She's looking for a middle class neighborhood. Can any Ar...
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Hi all, We have a commercial space available in a large building we're breaking ground on in the next month. Construction will take about a year. We're considering listing the space on Loopnet (a costly upgrade from C...
General State of the Market - Leasing Activity: Flat, Rising or Declining? General Outlook?Typically, from 2013 to 2014, overall real estate market conditions for retail have been stable. The general state of the mark...
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Hi all newbie hereWe are considering purchasing a REO from ditech. The REO manager stated he normally “closes” and signs paper work at a nearby restaurant by his house. The deal was to be done as an owner finance. We ...