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@Matthew Irish-Jones started what I think is a discussion of great worth while I was on my most recent vacation. I highly recommend it to everyone who's thinking about starting out:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums...
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I have FINALLY nailed down my top two choices for a destination to begin my first STR. I have done tons of research on both places and I understand the regulations for each. I am just wondering what others opinions ...
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Show 250 with Grant Cardone was very informative and I thought he had a great point when he advised to purchase property in the middle range of the market with rental rates falling between $800 to $1200 to minimize yo...
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I recently built a large STR in the Dominican Republic. I have a few partners, but went over budget and personally funded the remaining construction costs. The STR has been successful, but I do not see me getting th...
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I’m starting my real estate journey this year!!! I don’t have a lot of skills or knowledge for the business, but I’m reading and taking in content everyday. My plan to start is to get a job working as a handyman to ge...
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Hello everyone,
I'm a newcomer to real estate investing and this forum. I'm seeking insights into the pros and cons of investing in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in south bay versus buying a condo in east bay, parti...
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Hi Fellow BP Fans,Recently I took on coaching to take my agency business to the next tier. What I've learned is so simple that it almost seems silly to share but it's paying huge dividends right now. The golden nugg...
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I graduated University in 2009 and at the time my goal was to travel and see the world. After this winter 5 years later I will have accomplished my goal. Now my new goal is building cash flow of 1.5-2k from rental ...
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In the spirit of holiday gift-giving. How many of you here give gifts to your tenants and why? TIA
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Here's the thing: I'm thinking about buying a house that would make a great rental if we need to move out of the area (which is somewhat likely). I used the Rental calculator to see how the numbers would crunch. The h...