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I have about $200,000 in equity on an investment property in Oakland, California. It sets on a large lot enough to add a second unit. I bought it for $265,000. Legally it's a four bedroom, one bathroom single family h...
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In developing my start strategy for finding fix and flip properties, I see and hear a lot about using marketing as a strategy to find off-market properties. Sending out mailers, voicemails and email blasts just seems...
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I wish I'd found BiggerPockets sooner. What a great resource!! I've binge-read a few dozen blog posts in the last week and am hooked. THANK YOU to all outstanding writers!I manage a real-estate hedge fund that's in...
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Hi everyone, I have multiple investment properties in Phoenix but currently in Dallas for a few weeks and Im trying to get a feel and understanding on surrounding towns, suburbs/areas that may be at a good price point...
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I've come to the point where I need a really good, yet simple, property management software. Currently I have 7 investment properties in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area. I'd love to hear some reviews and/or advice from wh...
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Hi All,I’m a software engineer based in San Francisco, CA. I’m originally from Portland, OR and have spent the last five years in California including one year in San Diego.Living in San Francisco gives me access to s...
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HI,
I'm a newbie looking to buy and hold property in Baltimore City. I'm actually looking to purchase rental units around the Johns Hopkins Hospital area. I've read about and have been watching the developm...
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Hey everyone, I'm developing an automated property management
software specifically designed for small to medium-sized landlords. The
platform aims to streamline day-to-day operations, ensure compliance
with loc...
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Hello Bay Area BP folks and others. I've been wanting to invest in real estate for awhile. To get started with a low budget I've always thought an in law unit aka ADU, would be a great way to start. My backyard thou...
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Has anyone here applied for the property tax abatement and can shed some light on the process?Here's a link to the page in the city's website, if anyone is interested:http://www.hartford.gov/dds/232-development-servic...