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It's a long post, I apologize, I won't make it a habit. This is my first post and I've waited a decent amount of time to make it. The forums on this site are phenomenal and I've literally been a sponge the past few mo...
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I’m born and raised and living in El Paso, TX and have been looking at properties in Cape Coral, FL. I’m not familiar with the area but after doing my research, it’s looking like it’d be a great area to invest in for ...
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Greetings BP members,Currently, I am in the midst of acquiring my Illinois Real Estate Agent license and am situated in the Lincoln Park region of Chicago. My past experience encompasses SFH flips and a history of mil...
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Hi All,In 2013 I purchased a 153k personal residence in Menomonee Falls, WI: A SFH with 20% down and designs to stay. Instead, I was offered a better job and relocated to Chicago only a year later.I decided to rent it...
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I've been approved for a pretty sizable secured loan. I read the terms, spoke with seasoned investors, and spoke with SBA. Unless I'm missing something, it seems that taking this loan is a no brainer. What am I missin...
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I have ready many, many opinions on the topic, but never one with my specific scenario, of course. I would love to hear some opinions on what others would do in my shoes. I'm a 36 year old in the Clearwater, FL area. ...
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i am having trouble competing with other flippers. i try to do things the right way (pull permits) & use contractors/hvac/plumbing/electricians who, i feel, give me the best bang for the buck. and we all know the ...
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What, in your opinion, are the best turnkey rental markets for cash flow in 2017?
I've been listening to a lot of podcasts and playing catch-up on some of them. In other words, I might discover a new podcast I like ...
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This is an informational post for anyone interested in the Central Florida area to consider Apopka in your search. It's not about specific deals or asset classes even, but it all comes back to that when an area explod...
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Hi everyone,I wanted to get some feedback/thoughts on a short term rental strategy I am looking into.We have 8 strs in TN that are doing very well. These are great but they are all in the Smokies a traditional vacatio...