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Sunday, November 25, 2018

Why You Shouldn’t House Hack to Get Started in Real Estate

Buy, fix, and flip a few times over—and then hold so your cash flow will be able to support your rental expenses. Don’t buy and own, and don’t house hack.

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Finding a way out from under big medical bills

Dear Liz: I am so lost. I recently became a widow at 52. My husband didn’t have life insurance. I had to grab a job two weeks after he passed. Five months later, I’m sick with late-stage congestive heart failure and can’t work. I’m barely able to pay my mortgage now with Social Security survivor...

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Homes That Sold for Around $1,500,000

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

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Saturday, November 24, 2018

The 5 Basic Things you Need To Know About ConTech

ConTech historically has had much less attention than other forms of proptech, with only 16% of proptech focusing on this space. The potential for disruption in construction is huge, and the biggest exit to date sends a very strong signal. Here are five basic facts we all should know on ConTech.

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Cyber Monday Sale: Save Up to 75% Off BiggerPockets Books!

Whether you're a newbie or a pro, we all have one thing in common: There's always more to learn! Now's your best chance to snag some BiggerPockets books at crazy low prices. Take a look at biggerpockets.com/store before Cyber Monday is over, and take your real estate knowledge to the next level.

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10 Glaring Red Flags That Indicate Your “Great Deal” May Be a Costly Scam

Losing out on a deal is WAY better than losing a lot of hard-earned money. Learn the warning signs (and how to protect yourself) here!

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In an uncertain real-estate market, try before you buy

Some high-end developers in a cooling real estate market have begun building their marketing plans around a concept meant to get people past their uncertainty over a purchase: test live in a house or condo before you buy it.

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