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Good afternoon fellow Real Estate Investors, I've come to realize that investing in the stock market is way too volatile. To be honest, I don't understand how company stocks increase or decrease in value. I don't have...
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According to RealtyTrac, in some major markets, over 50% of purchases were made in cash. Here's a look at the details:
Report: Half of all home purchases paid for with cash
What does this mean for t...
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I currently have just under $10k in 401k funds available. I've heard of self-directed IRA's being used for real estate, and I'd like to potentially look into utilizing one now or in the future, or some other type of v...
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I don't know if I'm asking for advice or just seeing if anyone is in a similar situation. The good news is this is a first world problem. The bad news is I live this first world life so even though it's not like I'm g...
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Hey folks, my name is Joseph, I'm 26 years old with a wife and child, living in Las Vegas. I purchased my first home just a few years ago, that I still live in today. I recently read "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and I felt ins...
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I have a 401k from an old job that I am trying to gain access to for investing. The amount is roughly 24k. If I stay in the W2 workforce I will retire in 30+ years. Since I no longer work for that job, I am no longer ...
Hi everyone,Myself and my girlfriend are starting our REI adventures this year, we've saved some money, and preliminary discussions with the bank manager sound very promising for mortgage approval. Prior to starting t...
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Stock market gains average 8% per year. I am not sure what the average year on year return for BRRRR is but if you compare the two which one would earn you more money for your investment assuming average BRRRR results...
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Greetings Fellow BiggerPockets Fans & Followers,Am Isaac from Baltimore, MD, working full time in public service and trying to become an entrepreneur/investor/Mr. Real Estate somebody. Not sure how to introduce my...
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I am just now officially starting my journey into real estate. I own two properties and neither of them are currently acting as investments other than mortgage pay down and whatever appreciation the market creates in...