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Just wanted to announce today that we’ve added some enhanced capabilities to the forum signature here on BiggerPockets.We now allow agents and other professionals to show off their certifications, license numbers, and...
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I am reading the book about out of state investing and was wondering, do people follow the 1 percent rule? I had narrowed down my search to a few cities for where I want to invest in a multi family unit and hardly an...
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So one of my deals I’m working on took me a while to get in contact with the owner but after following up we spoke and agreed on a price. i emailed him the contract and he said he didn’t like the dollar amount for the...
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The newest trend sweeping the rental market (from my perspective) in Colorado is that many tenants want the right to grow pot in the unit. I can see downsides and upsides.Downs: messy, elevated risk of break-ins and ...
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I apologize if this is a newbie question and for the provocative title :) In David’s book Long-Distance Real Estate Investing, he says its beneficial to find an agent who is also an investor in the area. I understand ...
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Any other firefighters and first responders out there in real estate investment? I work for Los Angeles County Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic in the West Hollywood area. Currently invested in over 700 un...
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I have hardly been on BiggerPockets all summer because our market is on fire! I was busier than the proverbial one-legged man during COVID, had about two weeks of normalcy, and then the market exploded.I manage 400 re...
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Hey BP!So In my continued research into real estate investing, I came across Turnkey Investing. They offer a lot of positives for the investor who is just starting out or is looking into part-time investing. I know ac...
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Hi all, I figured I start a forum post detailing my experiences as a new-ish real estate investor. I've written a couple of blog posts, but it may be better to use the forums as well to generate some active discussi...
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BP Colleagues,Open to new formulas on turning ~$55k into $1M. Seeking suggestions, mentorships, possible partner(s) and new ideas. Willing to discuss in person if within a 100 mile radius from Victoria Texas!