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28 September 2016 | 7 replies
@Tyler HuntingtonI will assume your pro-forma on the expenses is accurate, and there are no common areas where you might need to pay for electric to a light or two; tenants pay for water, sewer, trash, etc.My suggestion is to look hard at your acquisition costs.
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14 October 2016 | 22 replies
I keep suggesting what Dave Ramsey teaches...you want to get Debt Free first.
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29 September 2016 | 8 replies
I second the HH Gregg suggestion.
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27 September 2016 | 2 replies
(The second story is another commercial space but is unoccupied.)I have been approached by the mortgagee (a private lender) to suggest a deal that would enable me to acquire the building.
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27 September 2016 | 5 replies
Any other suggestions you have?
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23 January 2017 | 10 replies
Also, try your best to close on every deal you put under contract or you might start to get a bad rep in your area.As far as being a broke newbie and mailing/cold calling here is my suggestion.
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27 September 2016 | 1 reply
I would suggest to read and listen to as many of the podcasts as possible.
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27 September 2016 | 3 replies
All,Need your input and suggestions what my course of action should be.I recently signed on my first investment home.
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29 September 2016 | 4 replies
I plan to get together with my tax advisor in the next few weeks but I want to come armed with some suggestions.
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30 September 2016 | 4 replies
Hey guys my name is Andrew, I'm new to BP but have been reading Brandon's books and listening to some BP podcasts and love what this site stands for and I look forward to meeting other players in this real estate game.