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I am curious to see everyone individual and geographical take on where their market currently stands, and in what direction it is going.I am in the St. Louis, MO area. I mostly work in a very niche area of CRE but I ...
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I recently passed my RE exam and I I’m looking for a brokerage to hang my license. I currently manage a few residential rentals that I own with my wife, and I’m wanting to manage more rentals than just my own. I’m als...
Hello! My name is Cole Stevenson and I'm very new to real estate. I was born in Detroit and raised in Ypsilanti. I suppose I feel a certain kinship to the greater metro Detroit area and that's where I intend to do bus...
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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?