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16 August 2018 | 16 replies
Either replace it with another 2-prong outlet or use a GFCI if you want a 3-prong outlet.Here's some more reading on the topic: https://mrelectric.com/blog/2-prong-outlets-not-up-to-code
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15 August 2018 | 4 replies
Even though I haven't been actively investing I am constantly looking for ways to educate myself in this business such as reading books and blog posts, listening to podcasts, watching videos, and attending a few local meet ups.During my research and preparation, I have found a niche that I would like to really focus on.Today I visited my county courthouse and interacted with the Register of Wills Clerk who was kind enough to show me how to use the system to check the open probates list.
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30 January 2020 | 5 replies
And read 5 blog posts per day.Questions:I am currently evaluating a second deal I found after my last found deal went under contract with another buy yesterday: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2432-N-Balboa-Ave-Tucson-AZ/17451195/.
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2 January 2020 | 7 replies
The reason is explained in this blog post...https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/7595/86513-should-you-buy-term-and-invest-the-differenceI am personally using an Indexed UL, not a Whole Life.
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3 April 2017 | 3 replies
I have written on my BP blog about my investments with this company Have I Found the Holy Grail of Passive Real Estate Investing?
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11 May 2017 | 12 replies
Advice for this site...1) Set up keywords for your area and interests so that you're notified when they're used and then start interacting.2) Read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide3) Go through applicable blogs and podcasts as there are a lot of great resourcesAdvice for REI...1) Study up on what you need to know/do for the 1st step and then do it, then repeat for all following steps until you have completed your first investment then repeat the process and keep learning.
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4 March 2017 | 13 replies
@Conner Torrey I wrote a blog post about finding a mentor that covers some of the things already mentioned by others above.
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20 June 2018 | 10 replies
I want to do comps for you and walk the properties with you and tell you what I think it is worth"Same with contractor.Now you have a solid team.Step 5Start blog.
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9 March 2016 | 11 replies
Here are four buy and hold classics (landlord books) that I noted in a blog (linked below) a few months back : Landlording (Leigh Robinson), Buy and Hold (David Schumacher), Investing in Fixxer Uppers (Decima, more a fix and hold), Nolo Every Landlord's Legal Guide (did a different title for that press, no interest in this one or any others mentioned here).For my short summaries, see:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/7365/46972-cla...
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15 June 2016 | 11 replies
I want to share, maybe not success, but my experience starting out in real estate investing.I do not have a blog so felt this was an appropriate spot.