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Hi BP,Just wanted to start out on how thankful I am to this site and everyone on it. Last year at this time I would of never guessed that I would be a landlord right now. A little background how this is even possible ...
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This would be my first venture into real estate so I'm not sure how to go about figuring out if this will work.I would like to build new houses to rent.I'm unable to do any of the labor and quite a bit short on cash.H...
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Warning, this post is not for the faint of heart but I true problem I am faced with!
I have paid to have plumbers snake a bathroom sewer line 3 times in the last year for one particular tenant. The plumber told me e...
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I personally believe that any strategy for REI must match the particular market and the resources a person has available. There have been some recent discussions about the buy and hold strategy and of course there is...
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I've been an Real Estate Investor for 10+ years...I've had my Realtor License for 2 years. I'm always wearing two hats and sometimes they get confused. Since I've had my license I haven't bought a property for myself....
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Hello all and I hope '18 is off to a great start for everyone! I have been researching the Colorado Springs Market over the last few weeks and have been intrigued thus far and wanted to get other experienced investor...
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This question is geared towards experienced RE investors:
Based on all the knowledge you have acquired up to this point, what would be your strategy for getting started in the real estate investment business with no ...
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I submitted an offer for a SF almost a month ago and have heard nothing but 'We'll get back to you soon' from the seller's agent. I am wondering what her definition of 'soon' is...It is for a conventional sale, not sh...
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I have a unit listed for rent in Chicago and I've received several highly suspect or fraudulent applications. Evidence indicating fraudulent applications includes:
-mailing addresses that don't match applicant's empl...
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I am brand new to real estate, as well to BiggerPockets, and have been learning as much as I can just in the past few weeks. However, I have already found an opportunity I feel I can not pass up, even with as little k...