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I converted my primary residence into a rental property three years ago. Last year, I completed a 1031 exchange, where I exchanged that rental property for two new residential rental properties. The overall gain on th...
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My name is Paul. I am a new investor to real estate, residing in Southern Maryland. I've been investing in the stock market for 30+ years, but am at the point where I'm ready to diversify more into real e...
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Hey BiggerPockets Community,
If you're a real estate investor or developer eyeing opportunities in Los Angeles, SB-9 (the California HOME Act) could be a game-changer for your strategy. It's creating new ways to unlo...
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Hi BPers!I'm pretty new to BP and REI - thought I would share some information about where I'm at and what my goals are, and ask you all: what would you do next if you were me?About me:I own one SF home in Portland, O...
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š vs š - A Fresh Look at Real Estate and Dividend Stocks
Hey there, fellow investors! As a CPA who lives and breathes real estate taxation, I've noticed something interesting that I want to share with the BiggerPocke...
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Context:Iām seeking advice from those experienced in real estate investing and financial freedom strategies.I recently bought a multi-family property in Newport, RI, using my VA loan for $695K. Iām no longer house hac...
I have been, for the past 2 years, educating myself for the newly found love of investing I've recently falling into. Despite being very young (22 years old)Ā I have a passion for business, a determination to succeed, ...
I was just watching the free videosĀ about the 50% and 2% rules and something didn't quite make sense. I understand that the rules would help you determine if the property cash flowed and that the 2% one was used first...
I have no clue where to start and find distressed sellers. I have looked on zillow and craigslist but I know this is public knowledge how do I find distressed sellers that are not on these sites?Ā
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Looking for suggestions on how to eliminate pet odors
In basements
In subfloor