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Michael Sharpe has started 5 posts and replied 8 times.

Hi BP family I am looking for a mentor to help me through my real estate journey. Preferably in the Philly area and who has lots of experience.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hey BP family how do you go about wholesaling a property with a lein on it if possible?

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Good afternoon BP family. I finally have a seller who reached out to me now where on earth do I find a wholesale contacts in Pennsylvania?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I appreciate the advice Alan and am definitely taking note of what you've just mentioned

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quote from @Alan Asriants:

Hey Michael! Congrats on your first investment!

Some quick advice I can give knowing what I know now:

1. Learn as much building code as you can. you can buy a handbook from Home Depot. Contractors can sense if you don't know your stuff and will take advantage of every opportunity to do less and get away with some things.

2. Don't cheap out on materials. It costs you the same amount of money installing $2 tile or a $.25 tile

3. Be there everyday. Stay on top of your renovation. Learn and absorb as much as possible.

Best of luck. DM me if you need more advice!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hey BP family I have purchased my first investment property in the city of Philadelphia. I am looking to rehab it in about 3 months. In the mean while I need somewhat of a mentor, someone to walk/talk me through the process from the beginning. I am new to rehabbing investment properties and if someone has been there & has done what I am trying to do I'd like to limit my losses as much as I can, thank you guys!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hey BP fam I am a new investor looking for my first investment property. I live in Philadelphia but am watching fixer upper prices climb rapidly in my city. Baltimore is right in our backyard I am willing to invest there as well. Anyone in the area in either city feel free to reach out or point me in the right direction to find a good deal. Thanks!!

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What midwest markets are killing it in the rental game? Looking to invest out of state this would be my first out of state rental.. anyone have any advice??

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