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Hey BP. I wanted to share a tough lesson learned, partly to help others learn from my experience and partly to seek any words of wisdom/encouragement. :( Thanks in advance!I am just 2 weeks from closing on my first p...
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Currently I use Self Directed IRA custodians (Pensco and others) to be able to use my IRA funds for investment in Secured Notes. At times it becomes a time consuming effort to deploy funds to a deal.
I am s...
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I’m pretty new and am struggling figuring out good ways to come up with the money for a down payment! Any ideas?
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So I'm lying in bed, exhausted. Just when I fall asleep, my cat wakes me up just to be annoying.
But rather than quickly falling back to sleep... I start doing real estate math in my head. And suddenly I'm wi...
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My first post! I'm a newbie looking for my first deal. I just started reading The Ultimate Beginners' Guide to Real Estate Investing and I ran across the explanation of the Real Estate Market Cycle. My question is, wh...
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My tenant just informed me he found a bed bug and asked permission to use a fogger. It is the only apartment in an owner-occupied building. Any advice for dealing with bed bugs? I am getting exasperated with these ten...
So I reed this Napoleon Hill book that really opened my mind alot. I broader opened my mind into a whole new -. Evaluating my goals I know i had too give back also to the community. Its true when you have a clear visi...
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I'm in Los Angeles and new to OOS Real Estate rental investing. I'm committing to investing 5 doors in 2020 and replacing my income by 2025. Committing to reading a new real estate book every week until I run out (I...
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Hello Everyone,This is my first attempt at reaching out on Bigger Pockets for advice. I have been reading up a lot but we all know that will only get you so far. I am looking to start taking action to raise funds for ...