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So you want to get into real estate investing. Exciting! But also, nerve-wracking. How exactly do you start generating returns instead of racking up costly mistakes?
That’s why you might be wondering: Should I invest...
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My name is David (you can call me Dave if you like). I graduated college in 2012 (dual degree Pre-Law and Africana Studies; completed in 3 years 2009-12) and for the last two years I have been teaching English in Asi...
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Has anyone joined this mentorship (Peter Harris “Protege”)? If so, could you describe how your experience was? Thanks!
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Hello, I am new to the real estate journey, and I was wondering how the market for downtown Cininnati looks for STR and MTR? I live out of state, but I feel like there would be a great start for me there.
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To those starting out I have a word of warning, trust no one. Every single person you think is working for you or with you or in your best interest, is working in their best interest. This is America. Nobody cares a...
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Before I got into real estate I was into self development. In self-development you learn to accept/love yourself, self-expression, and going for what you want in life.As a man with a disability and a minority in Ame...
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Does anyone have a recommendation as to where I can find a good RE Investor Association in the LA/San Fernando Valley area? I am looking to network and get some local insight.
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Pretty new to investing and brand new to bigger pockets!
I am also a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams! (Not my full time job)
A little of my background,
Grew up in Souderton, PA. Went to Soude...
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What are differences between the good and bad debt?
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http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2012/02/23/forecast-austin-job-growth-revs-up.html?ana=lnk
Some highlights:
19,000 new jobs are expected this year after 13,000 last year.
Unemployment rate could drop below 5...