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Hi everybody,I recently discovered the Bigger Pockets podcast and became an instant fan. I am new to BP and real estate investing in particular. I have done some research as well as read some books to familiarize myse...
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Hi there!My name is Alec Calzada. I'm a draftsman and project manager working with an architectural services company in Southern California. I'm on here because I personally want to begin investing in real estate, but...
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Yesterday I looked at a small ranch home that was priced substantially below it's assessed value. The inside of the home had mold every where, growing out of the cupboards, on the walls, the ceilings etc. The basement...
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Hello everyone! My name is Josh Ricord and I am a recent Biomechanics and MBA graduate and retired student athlete as of 2023. I am currently in my first year of my W2 job (post graduation), and after a year of listen...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Alpha.
Purchase price: $80,000
Cash invested: $8,000
Sale price: $199,000
Cosmetic Repair
What made you interested i...
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Hi there,
I'm a new investor, have not made a first purchase yet, still exploring and learning.
Thank you to everyone for being so open and sharing - makes it less overwhelming to learn!
I'm wondering if there a...
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Hey BP Fam hope the Monday is going well!
I will soon be buying my 1st property in Atlanta, and it will be an investment property/ house for my parents. They will live in the house and pay me the mortgage and a pre...
Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in Ogden.
Purchase price: $230,000
Cash invested: $10,000
My first investment property I am house hacking in order to get my toes wet in REI....
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In your podcasts, many guests have real estate that is rented out. Do you know what the annual returns are as a percentage? For example, if I bought a property for 100k, have a mortgage and all fees associated with ow...
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Hello everyone and happy new year!
I have been listening to podcasts, reading books and accumulating as much knowledge as I can before taking a dive into real estate investing. I am ready to get my feet wet and need...