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Hi Everyone,I’ve been lurking for a few months now and this is my first post here after trying to get a lay of the land. Apolgies if it’s long, just a lot on my mind.About me:- Live in the East Bay Area- Wife and I ar...
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Bad news announced today. The new release is removing the ability to contact guests by hiding their emails and phone numbers and filtering them in the messaging.Given the fact VRBO is awful in vetting the guests, this...
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I read this article this evening and agreed with most of the points. I figured folks on BP may enjoy it and it may spur some interesting conversation.21 Ways Rich People Think Differently Than Average PeopleEnjoy!
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Firstly, I'm not asking for legal advice, so any replies don't need a disclaimer :)A seller I'm buying a house from is concerned about becoming ineligible for food stamps and Medicaid when I buy the second property on...
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I know that this post is long, however, I think that it can provide some insight into the process of getting a portfolio loan for those willing to take the time and effort to read it.
My Portfolio Loan Story
I feel ...
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Welcome BP compatriots to my weekly "Skeptical Take" on all things real estate, coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Every week I write a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, for...
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Hey guys -
The original purpose of our influence system was to incentivize our members to become active, and to find a way to figure out who those members are that others deem to be influential, credible, and are ove...
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I am about a week from closing on my first rental property, a 4 plex apartment with 1 vacant apartment and 3 apartments rented on a month by month lease. The current owner inherited the 4 plex from his dad after he pa...