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20 April 2018 | 18 replies
It is more that I feel like reading books will not truly get you into the first step of getting into real estate.
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14 January 2019 | 15 replies
I would think that an investor who invest ordinary income would still benefit from the step-up in basis if that investment is held for 10 years in a QOF?
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17 April 2018 | 11 replies
Wouldn't be a bad thing to do this full time but taking one step at a time.
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17 April 2018 | 2 replies
I'm looking to step into the California and Washington markets. also, what were some of the first steps that you guys took when starting out.
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18 April 2018 | 4 replies
Hi Everyone - I have a pretty solid lead that my Partner and I are pursuing.
16 April 2018 | 4 replies
The concrete steps at my rental property have had a bad winter.
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17 April 2018 | 2 replies
More steps?
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15 October 2018 | 11 replies
Before I begin making offers, are there any other steps I can take to see that I'm as best prepared as can be?
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16 April 2018 | 1 reply
My first step would be to hire a really good attorney and pay him to comb through the bylaws, board minutes, financials, etc.
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16 April 2018 | 0 replies
Since she is not on the current mortgage, I wanted to reach out to the bigger pockets network and ask for advice on taking the next step of buying our second property and first rental property.