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6 January 2025 | 4 replies
Also, to track spending habits - just had a prospect withdraw their application when we asked why they were spending half their income on gambling websites.
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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
We were especially thrilled to start our investing journey with a duplex, and it was even better that the tenants desired to stay and had been consistent with rent for many many years.
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9 January 2025 | 17 replies
They'll be thrilled!
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20 January 2025 | 31 replies
@LaTonya Clark “One can’t tell but I do know part of me is willing to take a chance”…You make it sound as if real estate investing is no different than gambling….
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30 December 2024 | 4 replies
I am thrilled to join this community as I embark on my journey into the world of real estate investing while I’m new to this field, I am able to learn connect with experienced investors and share my progress along the way.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
We’re thrilled you've joined us.
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25 December 2024 | 2 replies
I’m thrilled to announce that I just closed on my first investment property within one week of joining the BP community!
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10 January 2025 | 28 replies
Stock picking is gambling pure and simple.
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5 February 2025 | 54 replies
I don't like to gamble on rent appreciation.
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27 December 2024 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $8,000 Cash invested: $20,000 In 2013, I put my knowledge into action by purchasing a two-bedroom home for $8,000 as a home for my mother, though she wasn’t thrilled about it.