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Hi EveryoneI'm new to RE investing. I like the idea of bird dogs. Curious to get some insight on successful ways to find good bird dogs, and then what pay structure you have found to work well? Thanks for any help you...
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Hi, so my name is Ben and I am a 2nd-year student at the University of Maryland College Park. I'm studying computer science to become a Software Engineer (or wherever the degree takes me).Short BackgroundSo I've been ...
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Ok I am looking to finance a slightly less than normal deal. I have posted some info around looking for private lenders, but could use some tips as to where to look and if my approach is ok.What follows is what I have...
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I will try to summarize my situation. I sold a property last week and hired the necessary firm to put it into a 1031 exchange. I have a cap gain of about 400k. I have identified a property to purchased that would c...
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Hi all - my name is Brian Armstrong, I am a new real estate investor in the Portland area as the title states. I just wanted to introduce myself and start detailing the steps I am taking to get started.
A brief backg...
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Hello everyone - New to BP and very interested to explore the site. I have been considering jumping into real estate for a few years and I figured what better time than when the market is absurd. I like a challenge....
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Hello BP, I have a coworker who wants to give me one of his houses for free. I have only taken a look at the house on google maps and from those images it looks like the house is going to take a lot of work. So I am n...
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I've learned so much lurking over the years and I'm very grateful for all the wisdom here. I couldn't find the answer to my specific question in the forums.My husband and I have just 3 small rental properties (duplex,...
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Anyone investing in the Elijay/ Blue Ridge, GA area willing to share their experience. How are your vacation rental(s) performing (occupancy, average nightly rate) ? We love the area, but are not sure how the occupanc...
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Any thoughts...house built in late 50's...some electric upgrades but still mostly original. All copper wire, non-grounded.