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Of course you are familiar with google maps. But did you know that you can learn the prices for what homes are selling in a specific area?
Simply type in the search box at (www.googlemaps.com) the address of a proper...
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In about 60 days I'll be making my first purchase. I've been overseas for work(military in Korea) and will get back to the states in Feb, and plan to get my first property in March. I feel like 30 days of being back...
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I'm getting serious about purchasing my first investment property. I could use some advice/recommendations to help decide between 2 potential properties. Both are REO properties and I estimate both will need an addi...
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Good morning BP family! I am new to BP and figured what better way to get my feet wet then make a post and document the beginning of my journey. A little background about my real estate journey. Dating back to my grea...
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How Do I Purchase An REO Property When the Bank Doesn't Know They Own It?I'll start by saying I've always wanted to purchase a foreclosure but never really had the guts or understanding. But I think I've found the on...
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We bought a commercial property (4200 ft2 home facility that is a handicapped-accessible 8 BR, 2 bath home, with 2 additional ensuite units that have dedicated bathrooms) that required significant work. As newbies, we...
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I want to rent out my apartment. What renovation should I make that will raise the rent but not cost too much? What fixing is worthwhile?
A ground level apartment in a building, rather old. No basement.
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I keep hearing I need to know my Market. What does this mean? Is it knowing what housing and rental prices are. Should I be going to city council meetings.......etc.????
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Hello fellow Geek!I wonder if there is a way to sync your personal/business blog with bigger pocket blog? I don't know if anyone is having the issue like me where i have to maintain two identical blog and try to make ...
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Hello Everyone,Brief introduction about myself, I am 24 and I currently work for an Investment Bank (but looking to change that in the future, want to be my own boss :)) within their internal audit shop based in Manha...