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Hello my name is Jacob and I am considering putting out bandit signs as my first marketing campaign. I am planning on investing out of El Cajon California (92020) and Alpine (91901) and I am wondering if anyone has ha...
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Hello bigger pockets
I am a newbie in the land lording game
and I tend to do a lot of remodeling and rehabbing on my foreclosures
I always have an eye to make things look really nice. Hoewever, I do not always have...
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Hi, just over two months ago I closed on my first deal. Two bed two bath condo in downtown KC MO. I was able to buy at a small discount and quickly get it rented with a property manager and am cash flowing $170 a mo...
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Hey, I’ve heard so many people list out the benefits of working with mom and pop banks/lenders/etc instead of bigger lenders. Does anyone have any experience with this, and what are the benefits. I’ve heard they are m...
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Hi all!
My name is Armand, currently residing in New Jersey and I am new to BiggerPockets. I have been a Registered Nurse for the past 8 years, working as an ICU trauma nurse and currently the Stroke Coordinator of ...
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Here are some tips for both buyers and sellers during a negotiation:
1. Don't rush to accept counteroffers. Allow the other party to feel some pressure and build tension. This can actually be beneficial during negoti...
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Hi All,I have some experience investing in the stock market as well as my business which I've been running since I was in college (about 10 years).I'm a home owner in Studio City and am interested in getting involved ...
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I am a beginner of real estate investment. First time to be here. Does someone have any suggestion for my situation? I brought 2 stories house in 2007 around 200k and paid off the mortgage in 2017. Because the job cha...
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The IPI is a bit of a right wing rag but this story should be a wake up call for ALL Illinois real estate investors and homeowners.https://www.illinoispolicy.org/moving-out-illinois..."Another troubling sign is the in...
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I am looking to purchase my first buy and hold investment property. Is it a bad idea to take out a heloc on my personal residence to fund the down payment and closing cost?