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hello everyone first time posting in BiggerPockets, I was listening to the money podcast and Mindy and Scott where talking to a guest about low cost index funds in particular the S&p 500 and vanguard, I’m just ce...
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Hello all,
I’m a former corporate data scientist turned full-time investor. I’ve had a tough but rewarding journey these past few years and I’d like to share my personal experience to hopefully help others in the ear...
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Hey everyone,I have been debating switching my primary real estate focus to multi-family and have been researching a lot of different mentorship programs in hopes to get right in working with folks who are experienced...
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OK, a question to everyone that's been doing this for ages (>5 to 10 yrs).
Do you find now that there has been a great influx of newbies (like me) that have somewhat diminished the pool of great deals out there? H...
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Lots of noise in the market, making me nervous.Noise 1 ) bye bye dollar, buy buy gold. * Gold has hit 5-year high. * Will dollar continue to weaken? I see quite a few propellants fueling it: oil dollar position is bei...
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GoalTo achieve passive income of $120k annual within the next 7-10 years and commit to full-time rental property investing. The WhyHave always been drawn to real estate rentals. Before purchasing my first property I...
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Hey BP - Want some advice/perspective on my situation.
Back in 2022, I had a strong desire to get into REI to diversify my investments and pursue a new side hustle. I envisioned real estate investing as a way to make...
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Good morning BP,I own an STR in the New Orleans area that is listed on airBNB and VRBO. I used Pricelabs to set my nightly rates which dynamically adjusts rates on a daily basis. Might nightly rate is currently set to...
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Irvine , CA Thursday, January 07, 2016 According to a new study of companies leaving California during the last eight years, the state's business climate will worsen because of a multitude of proposed tax hikes and ne...