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3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Starting locally vs. out of state:I always recommend starting locally if it aligns with your goals.
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4 February 2025 | 8 replies
I'm a local youth pastor in MN and I'm looking into getting started in real estate so that I can provide extra income for my growing family.
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
That’s how I got started—with little to no money out of pocket.
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6 February 2025 | 0 replies
I have saved up some money but my goal is to save up at least 20k in a year before I start looking for options on house hacking in a duplex.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
If the rental lease started 1/1/2025 it's likely it was technically in service in 2024.
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4 February 2025 | 31 replies
I'm Alejandro and me and my wife are doing our research to start investing in the US.
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5 February 2025 | 15 replies
I am ready to start investing in real estate but know no one personally already doing it.Thanks a bunchExcited to start learning and connecting with Bigger Pockets community!
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
I'm curious what more experienced investors will leave to finish repairing after they list the property, but before they start to show it (or lease it).I start the marketing about two weeks prior to completion, with an advertised availability date of one week after completion.
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
Don't be paralyzed thinking you don't know enough to get started.
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5 February 2025 | 13 replies
Should we start LLC?