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Are there any forums in Chicago that I can be apart of? Would love to get into the mix with other like minded individuals.
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Hi BP,I have been looking around in CT (upper mainly) and found out that I am the only one that is Asian. I found a great place which I think can generate passive income however am not sure about my surroundings. Will...
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Starting Out
I am an avid researcher. Very curious about everything and deconstruct goals to understand process. I love information and I strive for neat and organized. This is the only way to see what you're doing! ...
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Hello BP Family -
Happy New Year!
I am about to close on my first rental property in coming weeks. I want to know the general/specifics that I should keep in mind as I shop around for a policy. Any bitter/sweet ex...
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6 years ago my wife and I used the VA loan to purchase my grandfathers home in Euless, TX. It’s a 2355 SqFt 4/2 ranch that we tore down to the studs, opened up and rebuilt. With homes now listing in the area for >=...
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More than likely your home is your number one monthly expense. My wife and I are no exception to this. Three years ago we bought our dream home it was a modern farmhouse on a little over an acre of land in the country...
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Hello Everyone, I'm currently shopping around for local credit unions that offer HELOCs and looking for feedback from anyone that has experience. I'm located in Fort Lauderdale and own my home outright. I'm looking to...
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Brand new aspiring real estate investor here. I am looking to analyze markets for how well they will either cash flow through buy and hold rents AND/OR how well properties are likely to appreciate over time. Current...
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Hey everyone! I am a rookie when it comes to real estate investing and Excel. I was thankful that someone was willing to share their spreadsheet with me via the Bigger Pockets Facebook group. I am currently looking at...
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I’m turning my second rental and noticed that blind prices at HD are almost 3x the price of blinds at Wally World and MANards. But in turn you get a cheap product at the latter two… they work fine but they let a lot o...