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24 March 2016 | 10 replies
Let's kick off this forum with a starter thread here in St.
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28 December 2015 | 12 replies
In my opinion the best starter book is "Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiosaki.
11 June 2013 | 5 replies
Another question being; would it possibly be more worth my while to talk to my bank about buying my first starter home before jumping into courses?
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6 June 2017 | 12 replies
Good Luck and I am sure that right starter property is out there for you.
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17 September 2016 | 8 replies
Hello, Carmelo, I am a real estate starter as well, I have read a lot of books and listen BP podcasts.
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26 September 2016 | 8 replies
I did just work with an investor client who purchased out in your backyard so you might want to look there for starters.
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2 September 2016 | 20 replies
I stand by one thing: if you are not a self starter, highly motivated and confident in your abilities, REI will eat you alive.
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20 August 2019 | 14 replies
@Micah CarterGo for Podio for starters- it's flexible, easy to use, and free.
29 March 2019 | 3 replies
OR does it make more sense to simply get a starter home, then live in it first, then rent it out and move into an apt?