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I've been curious. I'd like to get an idea of how long, on average, it takes BP users to acquire first investment properties from the time they get serious about making it happen. Yes, the time frame is different for ...
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I was hoping someone could clarify for me. What are the benefits of being a note holder as opposed to being an owner of real property?
Why should a seller carry financing or a full note when it seems more beneficial...
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I'd like to hear from you only if you had Zero REI experience starting out and you are successful in Flipping, STR, or LTR. I am married but my husband is clearly not interested, or never thinks it's the right time, (...
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Hi Folks, I live in Tucson and have 2 rental properties I own and manage. A friend of mine owns 5 rentals in town and he lives in Payson--about a 3 hour drive so I look over his properties.
Originally the plan was tha...
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I am looking to buy a poconos house to AirBnB (and use personally from time to time) and am in need of a hard money lender that works with STR's or AirBnB properties in specific. Any suggestions or tips would be great...
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I am the owner of a 10,000 sqft luxury mansion in Hawaii that I have spent the past two years renovating and managing. We've found that the property is perfect for large families, yoga retreats, and corporate groups. ...
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Wondering if anyone has any thoughts about the recent interview by Meredith Whitney, about the only Wall Street analysts worth anything, on CNBC.
She talked about Detroit bankruptcy saying more is coming. She succes...
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Hey fellow investors! With one day left until Thanksgiving, and having a little time, I’ve been putting thought into all that I have to be thankful for in our up and down year in our real estate journey, and wanted t...
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