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13 June 2013 | 2 replies
Hello BiggerPockets Community,I am a beginner Investor and I am looking to start as a Wholesaler.
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14 June 2013 | 13 replies
I just read the "Ultimate Beginner Guide" provided by BiggerPockets and noted the investment rule of 2%, and find it may not be realistic in my humble opinion.If I am correct using the 2% rule, a home that cost $200,000 should rent for $4,000/mth.
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26 April 2014 | 39 replies
If you are concerned that they would do damage, then that damage could exceed the amount of any penalty that you would seek....
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16 June 2013 | 5 replies
Be sure to check out the Ultimate Beginner's Guide.Feel free to post any questions you have.
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17 June 2013 | 22 replies
I do real estate full time so building income is my primary concern right now.
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17 June 2013 | 12 replies
As far as the lender is concerned, the buyer pays the difference so the the LTV is met.
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17 June 2013 | 10 replies
Check out the Free Beginners Guide Keep reading here it will become more clear over time.
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28 August 2013 | 12 replies
As far as Trenton, Newark & Elizabeth are concerned these are high industrial areas near the airport and the docks.
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16 February 2014 | 5 replies
Ignore advertised cap rates, that's what beginners advertise. :)
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14 June 2013 | 3 replies
Be sure to check out our "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing" to help!