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Hi BP team,
I’ve been trolling the forum for years and just closed on my first rental property in Philly, a triplex.Close date was 4/15 and no lie, the last 45 days have aged me with stress and anxiety(I’m 27).
I pu...
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We talk about analysis paralysis regarding a deal, but for me it’s even before that… I’ve got some cash saved, a good W-2 job with decent income and great credit (>800)… but the job requires most of my time so I do...
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The short-term rental industry is taking a hit, especially those AirBnB arbitrage folks. Even if the market recovers, this summer may still see large losses as people focus on getting back to work and paying bills. I ...
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Hello!
I am a total newbie when it comes to real estate investing, but the Bigger Pockets podcasts/community has really influenced me. I am very excited about the possibilities that real estate investing could creat...
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I want to put up my website in conjunction with sending out my first direct mail campaign. I am deciding between Wix and Lead Propeller as they both seem very easy and robust. Wix costs somewhat less, but I would pa...
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After evicting my downstairs tenant from my duplex, I had to renovate the bathroom. I wanted to do as little as possible but we knew there was water damage in the flooring. Long story short it's been a full remodel do...
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Hello Fellow BP Members,I just wanted your input on whether or not I should get my real estate license. I live in Ohio and I know some states are different than others.But instead of just asking for others input, I wa...
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http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/looking-to-buy-home-values-are-dropping-in-these-markets/ar-BBm5wE6
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So I'm new here and stepping out on a (relatively) small scale.
I've been looking at the distressed properties around me, thinking of my retirement, and basically said, "hey, why not build some sweat equity on one of...
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I agree with J Scott that there is both passive investing (buying and holding real estate for long term wealth building) and trying to build an active real estate business.
Between working as a real estate agent vs s...