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We have been debating whether to jump into real estate and deal with tenants and all the other nuisances that comes with property ownership, when we have been happy making 20% in the stock market (and that's last year...
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Hello BP,I currently work with a Bay Area Wholesaler, and soon I hope to start up my own wholesaling business in order to raise funds for investing. Here is my concern: I am not confident there are many motivated sell...
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Hello I have come across IG page for Richard Garcia. He has really good content and tips and I am looking to sign up for his mentorship program. I was wondering if anyone has any experience about it?
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Has anyone had success trading stock options?
If so how did you learn?
Books? Any recommendations on what ones?
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For owners with a small portfolio (1-3 STR), how did you decide between self management vs hiring a vacation rental company? If you have a larger portfolio, are you still self managing? I am just starting out and have...
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I currently earn a solid income from my day job and am working to diversify my investment portfolio by focusing on multifamily real estate. I believe multifamily properties offer better value for the time spent managi...
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1) Not keeping enough reserves. Big expense hits and owner cannot handle it
2) Fix/flip - unforseen repair needed. Too many deals go bad.
I'm curious to hear how RE empires go down during recessions.
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I have a goal of purchasing my first property July 2025. I'd love for that to be at least 20+ units and I'm curious how some of you financed your first deals? Lessons learned? My current goal is to create enough cash ...
Hi BP community! This deal is on the MLS - 3108 W Palmira Ave Tampa FL Property Highlights:-Great location (A- area of town, Hyde Park/Palma Ceia)-4, 1 unit apartments at 550 SF each -Asking $260k or $65k per unit-Ren...