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Account Closed LIVE: Biggest obstacle to buying your first investment property?
7 March 2023 | 126 replies
One of the first mental obstacles I had to overcome was getting comfortable with the idea of buying out of state!
Marc Beaulieu Investor from Rhode Island
28 March 2016 | 4 replies
The biggest hurdle that I have encountered is financing and I would like to learn ways to overcome large down payments.
Eric Van Vliet Newbie from Santa Cruz, CA - Hello BP Community!
17 May 2018 | 24 replies
If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.James Wise, Real Estate 
Billy Barnes Looking for help to get started!
15 September 2017 | 3 replies
I don't tell everyone this because I want sympathy, in fact, the opposite, This is what drives me to be my best, I want more out of life, to have purpose and work toward my dreams of being financially independent, Live life on my terms, to be able to show my kids how to be successful and overcome challenges and be somebody worth looking up to in their eyes.So if interested please let me know, even if you’re not, I would still love to network, talk with you, listen to your advice or just simply pick your brain on the subject.
Annette Hibbler What's holding you back? 10 Steps to Make A Move
9 April 2014 | 17 replies
I also find that asking lots of questions helps me overcome my initial nervousness.I have another post that will be up tonight on here called "Are You a Tirekicker or a Dealmaker?"
Corey Williams Frustrated About Vacant Home
7 November 2008 | 6 replies
Identifying the problem is the first step to overcoming it.
Steven Chang Starting with a plan in North Texas
24 February 2016 | 12 replies
I currently have a plan to re-read the UBG and start 7 years to 7 figure wealth (yes, all the free ones - 'tis the problem of young age), and maybe move on to one or two current books.My scenarioI'm starting in my early twenties, so I expect to work overtime due to having less capital.I'm hoping to look for a mentor, maybe partnership, on my first deal.I quit my job (I might get some adversity for this, but no turning back!)
Keyana Buckner Seller or Owner Financing
3 October 2019 | 11 replies
With interest rates as low as they are now, it would be adverse to accept a higher interest rate that usually comes with owner financing as well.
Huong Luu How to pass portfolio to the next generation effectively
13 August 2022 | 2 replies
To help overcome this I started an LLC for future acquisitions, and have been buying in it. 
Account Closed How do I estimate costs to build a large multifamily in NYC?
29 July 2017 | 7 replies
Unless you have deep pockets and are adverse to risk this is a large risky project.