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I have come to the realization that most people prefer simply reading books for beginners rather than taking courses. Those people who have strong opinions about the matter, what books have you read that make you bel...
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Hi Everybody,I am a brand new investor moving to the Austin area for work. I have recently discovered Bigger Pockets and quickly became enamored with the idea House Hacking. I would love some advice on evaluating deal...
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Should I hire a general contractor and do all the work? Or is it better to hire different contractors to do different work (painting, kitchen rehab, bathroom rehab, etc)? Also, should I buy materials from store or use...
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Hey BP community! I just thought i would stop by and introduce myself before i start asking questions. My name is Jake Wenbourne and I have been in the construction industry for over 16yrs with a 2yr stint in insuranc...
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Hello BP family!Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. I am new at wholesaling and I understand how calculating the rehab cost is one of the primary number to figure out if a deal has potential or not. I need your...
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Hi All,
First, Thank you for viewing my post, here a little background: I recently completed a long overdue refinance of my existing rental property. It's a 2 family free standing house in Cambridge, MA with 4 car o...
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I am a new investor in Florida. My mother has a rental in California that she wants to give to me. What is the best way to handle this transaction? Do I need to form a LLC? Is a Land Trust better? Should I do both?
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Hi all, Vinh here, I'm a marketing professional in the DMV area working for a tech startup based in LA.Just popping into say hi to BP. I'm a new investor just scratching the surface by renting out my wife's condo to a...
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I recently closed on a 3 bed 1 bath ranch home in Romeoville, this is my second investment property in Romeoville. I want to use this house as my dive into section 8.According to HUD, a 3 bed 1 bath in Romeoville can ...
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My ultimate goal would be to own properties in places I and my family already enjoy visiting, but make them nearly full-time STRs.I'm still busy saving up capital; what should I be doing in the meantime? I have an LL...