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Economic Update(Monday, February 1, 2021)
I’m starting to really like these Executive Orders. Consider this; in less than eleven days, President Biden issued over 50 Executive Orders, including; rejoining the Worl...
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Hi all,Been a long time lurker on these forums and I’m happy to have closed on my first deal. I recently closed on a SFR in Concord,CA which I intend to house hack - thanks to all BP members, and podcasts, I was able ...
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greetings. Got a first world problem on my hands here that hopefully others can learn from as well...
I have a SDIRA with equity trust and was told I could cherry pick wholesale deals that I wanted to involve with m...
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I'm located in Dallas, I've been looking at several different options..mutual funds, multi-family, apartments, or franchising. I have access to the VA Home Loan, but there's a lack of multi-family properties in my pri...
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I bought a performing note which has been plugging along with prompt payments. However, I could use a chunk of cash more than monthly payments right now. Rather than sell the note, would it be unethical or illegal to...
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I recently found out about being able to open up a self directed IRA for investing in real estate. What i am eager to know are the stipulations? Can it be my primary residence or do I have to do something else with...
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I've seen a lot of posts about people eager to start an RAL and wanted to share some of the costly lessons I have learned and hopefully you can realize it before embarking on these projects. I've noticed the usual pos...
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I said it years ago and I'll say it again: Hawaii is not a good place to invest in short-term rentals. They claim it has to do with the housing crisis, but I suspect they're being pushed by the hotels and resorts.I vi...
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