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aloha BiggerPockets family! I'm new to the forum and wanted to ask a question about direct bookings for STR. for investors that do use direct bookings instead of the major booking platforms like AIRBNB, what are the w...
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All, I am hoping someone has a recommendation for a mentorship program for CRE in small apartment buildings. I have experience with a duplex, but would like a step by step 'program' to accelerate my growth, avoid pit...
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What are some questions I should be asking a lender? I'm a first time home buyer... So far I have: - Are their any first time home buyer grants I can take advantage of in my state? (I'm investing in Maryland) - Are a...
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Hello BP Community,I'm thinking of taking on a business partner to do out of state investing. The idea would be to have some boots on the ground in the area I'm interested in investing.For those of you who have formed...
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With Texas leading the nation in population growth, many are calling it the hottest market for real estate investors. But with prices rising in cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston, do you think the market is still...
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Hi,
I'm diving into real estate syndications and working on raising capital for a couple of new development and value-add multifamily projects I have in the pipeline. One challenge I’ve encountered is that a lot of s...
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I’m looking to get started in the fix-and-flip business and have a few questions. I have a couple of funding options on the table and I’d love to hear your thoughts:
Funding Approach: I have capital partners who are ...
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Hello everyone! I'm new to the platform but have been investing in real estate for some time. I started with single-family homes and then moved on to condos, typically holding onto properties longer than I probably sh...
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Every flipper has found themselves at Lowe's for the fourth time in a single day, picking up yet another piece of material for a project. Most investors choose materials on the fly, right as their contractors need the...
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This is more of a "pre" success story...I've been fueled with new found inspiration from fickle investors!I am a 27 year old multifamily syndicator in the Dallas area. My partners and I have landed our first MASSIVE d...