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Hey everyone,I just joined BP this week. I am a novice Investor and looking to make contacts with anyone (especially working in the Long Island area). I hope to here from many of you........YOU CAN NEVER LEARN LESS!!!!
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Hello All,
My name is Adam Schellhammer and I stumbled across the biggerpockets podcast when I was researching real estate investing resources. I am just starting out in this venture and I am leaning towards...
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I currently own half of a duplex and I currently receive about $1000 a month for rent on the unit. The owner of the other half is an investor and is looking to sell. The dilemma is the hard money lender is only willin...
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Greetings all! I am a 25 year old husband and father of 2 and am very glad to have found this website. A very good friend of mine that I've known for many years and I have been discussing real estate since we were te...
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Hello, I am new to the forum. I live in Michigan in the Metro Detroit area and I am right now in the process of getting my real estate license. I am trying to figure out how to choose a broker that will best be a fit ...
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Greetings BP community,
My name is Samuel, I am new to REI and this website and figured I would introduce myself. I am targeting the Houston, TX / Harris County market area. I am currently reading every book I can a...
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What are the major differences of a traditional bank loan vs portfolio lender? Which one is better for fix and flip?
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Hi, I am looking for a feedback on CIREIA membership? Are they good for beginner to intermediate level investor, from an educational and networking perspective?
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I need BP's help on this one.
My current LL just went into default last week(NOD filed 2/7), I have been month to month for the 14 months. The place is a 4+3 house. The security deposit I paid initially was equals ...
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Can any one enlighten me on the "war zones" of Ohio and Michigan. zip codes and towns appreciated. I am looking to wholesale properties in those states and don't want to wind up picking upa propert in the ----------WA...