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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
I’m passionate about real estate and am working towards building my investment portfolio, with a goal of acquiring five rental properties over the next five years.I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experienced investors, and share knowledge along the way.
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17 January 2025 | 11 replies
@Jonathan BaptisteStarting at 26 can significantly build wealth in real estate.
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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
This comes from a 2017 City document, but it seems to be current.http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak050966.pdfA real pity, with the severe lack of housing in Oakland.
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Pranav PatelStarting your real estate journey with $50K saved and a strong income ahead is a fantastic position to be in.
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16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi BiggerPockets community,excited to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about real estate investing.
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13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
Currently own my first single family rental and now looking for multi family fairly new to real estate investing.
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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Starting real estate investing early is a smart move, especially while leveraging your military benefits.
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1 February 2025 | 17 replies
What are your thoughts on its potential to deliver financial freedom quickly compared to traditional real estate investments?
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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
I'd say if you are looking for commercial real estate wherein the purchase bought the property in a corporation then PS is not the best place for lead generation and skip tracing.