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I don't have a question - Just wanted to provide some education for any newbie buy and hold investors. I am learning the hard way why even nicer properties must account for vacancy after the 1st rental cycle.My origin...
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Hello everyone,I have been looking into Commercial Real Estate somewhat in the recent weeks and I have been looking at the historical trends of certain areas that I live around. I currently invest in SFR; however I wo...
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I'm looking for investors to raise capital to demolish and rebuild in a booming neighborhood. The numbers are fantastic but I can't even get any investors to have a conversation with me. Is there a right and wrong w...
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All, I would love to hear your feedback on a rental business model that was presented to me by 3 other individuals and their respective roles in this project. Individual 1 - Experienced HomebuilderIndividual 2 - Inves...
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How many people make sure that the workers in their property have criminal background checks done or the company is bonded and insured? There was just an incident where a worker that a landlord found on craigslist was...
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Hey All! I'm new to BP and wondering what anyone's thoughts or recent/current experience is on the Chandler, AZ market. I'd like to grab a place to rent out as a STR and also use a little myself. Thanks!
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BiggerPockets Community,
My wife and I just got our first home and are planning on house-hacking again in a year or so. The market that we're in is way too expensive so I'm looking into long-distance investing. I've ...
Looking to purchase my first STR in August. What is the best way to start having bookings immediately? What should my real expectations be Gatlinburg area? for the first six months?
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $192,000
Cash invested: $38,000
A few years of BP podcasts and lurking the forums, and we finally took action!
Bac...
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Hi,Just a general question here. Would adding a backyard pod with AC, no bathroom, add value to your home?We are considering buying a $1.25 million home in Austin tx to live in. We will likely be in the home at least ...