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Taking Community Into Our Own Hands: We Heart West’s Mission in Manchester

Taking Community into Our Own Hands in West Manchester, NH

by Mari FontainePresident, We Heart West   As president of We Heart West, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible impact people can have when they band together around a shared vision for their community. Our grassroots non-profit is composed of homeowners and renters across West Manchester neighborhoods, united by a common belief – that if people truly want less government in their…

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Turnkey Investing – Invest in the Free State from Out of State

Turnkey investing with rental properties in NH

Just because you can’t move to New Hampshire, doesn’t mean you can’t support the Free State Project from afar. We have many clients who invest in New Hampshire real estate, even though they don’t live in or plan to move to New Hampshire.  While it can be overwhelming to figure out how to invest in real estate when you don’t…

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Liberty-Friendly Short Term Rentals for Your Visit to NH

Liberty-Friendly short-term rentals in New Hampshire

Lakes Region • Merrimack Valley • Seacoast Lakes Region Gorham: The Trail Break B&B (603) 915-6182 aldenter@gmail.com Plymouth: Spacious Downtown Duplex Merrimack Valley Concord: Historic Colonial Downtown Apartment Adventure’s Rest Hollis: Private Lake House Getaway Litchfield: Peaceful Woods Area Suite Seacoast Dover: Private, Secluded 1-Bedroom Apartment Plaistow: Linden Cottage

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Porcupine Real Estate’s Get to Know New Hampshire Weekend – October 7-10, 2022

Porcupine Real Estate & the Free State Project are teaming up to let you experience New Hampshire like a local. Join other prospective movers, their families, and New Hampshire FSP residents October 7-10th. You can view events by date, by region, or on a map. Registration Online registration has closed. If there’s an event you’d like to register for, email…

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Porcupine Real Estate’s Get to Know New Hampshire Weekend – October 7-10, 2022

Want to experience New Hampshire like a local? Join other prospective movers, their families, and FSP movers October 7-10th. We’ll have activities for everyone, from adults to families. Registration & Volunteers Please fill out the form to indicate your interest in participating or if you’re in New Hampshire and want to help out or host an event. Cost There is…

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Is New Hampshire an Investor-Friendly State for Landlords?

Overall, the answer is yes! Compared to many states, especially Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, California, and Rhode Island, your property rights as an owner of rental property are fairly well protected in the Granite State. [With temporary exceptions per COVID-19 Emergency Orders.] Here you’ll enjoy better cap rates and ROI and a more business-friendly environment than most places. In 2021, occupancy rates are close…

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Why People Pick New Hampshire

We all know that New Hampshire is the Free State. But, when faced with moving to a new state, why, exactly, do people pick New Hampshire? Here are some reasons from movers to the Free State: great community and economy New Hampshire’s aesthetics and the state’s laws everyone is very friendly no income tax or sales tax income-earning potential was…

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Buying Investment Property vs a Primary Residence

Buying an investment property can be a good financial move. There are some differences between buying a primary residence and investment property, though. Obtaining a Mortgage In nearly all cases, mortgage rates for investment properties are higher than when you buy a primary residence. The reason for this is that lenders tend to view an investment property as a riskier…

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Investing 101: What to Consider When Buying an Investment Property

Investing in real estate is not just for wealthy individuals. In fact, starting a real estate investment portfolio is often the best way to build your own source of passive income and long-term wealth. And the best part? You don’t have to be independently wealthy to do it. Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a list of our most…

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