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14 February 2025 | 4 replies
Thank you,Phil Don’t have any experience with the mentioned mentors, but I do have 45 years experience in commercial real estate investing.Flipping (wholesaling) commercial properties require the same base of knowledge (real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance) that is a foundational requirement for flipping residential properties; PLUS, extensive knowledge of the commercial property TYPE one is trying to engage with, and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market for the subject property type.
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14 February 2025 | 22 replies
My name is Christian and I am new to real estate investing and BiggerPockets.
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13 February 2025 | 3 replies
We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).
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10 January 2025 | 28 replies
Investing in real estate is a long term way to build wealth.
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13 February 2025 | 3 replies
I am 20 years old and this year I decided to take my path into the real estate world.
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15 February 2025 | 0 replies
Navigating FIRPTA: Unlocking the Residential Exemption for Buyers and Sellers 🏡💼When it comes to buying U.S. real estate from foreign sellers, the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) can feel like a complicated hurdle.
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9 January 2025 | 20 replies
KNOWING real estate (or delivering babies) is a requirement for an expert.
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15 February 2025 | 8 replies
The real estate and lease the property to an operator.
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13 February 2025 | 20 replies
Residential real estate has always been a great spot to invest since it is easier to get in/out than other sectors.
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11 February 2025 | 16 replies
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