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I feel that I am a good everyman when it comes to the average beginner in real estate investing. I've read a lot of books that most accomplished investors have (mostly the Rich Dad series), but have no experience in d...
Hi BP members! I'm an aspiring multifamily investor from Memphis, TN. Currently in the learning and information gathering stage, I am trying to wrap my mind around the major differences and opportunity costs between c...
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Hello fellow Denver investors and agents! For those of you who have been doing this long enough to remember when Denver real estate was still cheap (like back in 2000): what happened that caused prices to continually ...
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So here's a crazy story.
We picked up n REO to rehab. This home is a half mile away from another one that we sold in February for $111,000. The two homes are identical for all intents & purposes - 3/2 brick ran...
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I am working on building a list of self-directed IRA companies. Here is what I have so far:
1. Entrust
2. Equity Trust
3. Pensco
4. Sterling
5. UDirect
6. Asset Exchange Strategies
7. American Pension Service...
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Where are we headed for 2020? What do you think the trends are? Where are the next new areas to invest in? My thoughts and experiences. The trend of population migration into the south will continue. Southeast is star...
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I went to Than Merrill’s real estate seminar. I was wondering if someone could tell me if those 3 day classes are a waste of time or should I pay and take the class.
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opps meant to put "FORTUNE Builders"
I just left the Fortune Builders Seminar in New Orleans, La. It was the free 2 hour seminar. I did some quick research before hand to find out how much the classes would be that ...
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Since I can't get any more conventional loans, I am trying to venture in multi family investing to add to my monthly cash-flow. I am looking to get around a 10% CAP or better however it seems that most people are very...
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which brand of locks do you use at your rentals?
The good stuff Medeco? Baldwin?
Middle of the road Schlage?
Lower end kwikset?
Or even Defiant from the home depot?
I...