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I would like members to share some discouraging comments from friends and family regarding your decision to invest in Real Estate. My hope is the newer investors can use this post as motivation. I'll start it off with...
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Simply put, just looking for some advice or critiquing on investment strategies for buy and hold investors.
Some things about me -
• I’m 24 y/old soon to be 25
• Currently own 1 multi-unit rental property- closing ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Watauga.
Purchase price: $63,000
Cash invested: $7,000
Contributors:
Cindy Carriger
This house rented for $875.00...
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Hi my name is Sabrina and I'm very interested in learning how to invest in Real Estate. I don't have any experience in Real Estate investing but I'm willing to learn. I want to learn as much as I can so I can elimina...
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Simply stated, I am young professional seeking to maximize my income through real estate investing. As I am new to much of this (REI), I am still in the "acquiring knowledge/education" phase; and hope to utilize the w...
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Hey all!I am a 20 year old college student studying at the University of California, Santa Barbara majoring in Economics and Accounting. I've been listening to the BiggerPockets Podcast for a few months now learning a...
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Hey everyone, my name Is Josh and I currently live in Lorain, Ohio. I am 24yrs old and highly intrigued with investing. I would love to learn more on the financial freedom and independence that comes with rental prope...
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Hello Bigger Pockets,We recently acquired a four unit multifamily apartment building in Washington, DC. We're looking for **recommendations** on good insurance companies for four units in Washington, DC...anyone have...
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How does consumer sentiment affect your business? With it improving once again, we hope to see the real estate investment market become better!!After a two-month decline, consumer sentiment in the state rose 2.1 point...
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Hello BP community!!! I am so excited to be here. My name is Gary Borden. Husband and father to a wonderful family of 5. I live in Independence Oregon. Currently working as a manager for a contractor via FedEx. I like...