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In the last few years I have found out my uncle (My dads brother in law) is a real estate investor. He seriously must own about 30+ properties in only 2 or three little towns in about 45 minute radious..
He has kept ...
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So as I sit here in my hotel room enjoying a little staycation with my wife and away from the 3 kids, I think to myself "who is the bozo that is building a 63 floor tower blocking everyone's view of the greatest skyli...
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I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Derek Morgen. I'm very happy to be here and looking forward to networking and trying to build a portfolio. I am looking to invest in the New Jersey area, and as I begin m...
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I'm interested in single-family rentals, but right now my search is mainly limited to craigslist and the MLS. I'm not actively searching, mostly keeping an eye out on the market until later this summer when I will ...
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Hi all, I am a new investor and have been doing a lot of research over the last few months. I currently live in NY but I am looking to invest in NJ. I would like to get a bunch of buy and hold properties and eventuall...
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Just happened in here once out of curiosity and found my way back. I am trying to work a deal now and I thought I should get all the knowledge I could get. I think this is something I could do well but I want to do i...
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I am looking for an REI group particularly in or around the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. Unfortunately most of them are either closed or are closing. There are a couple of REI groups in Culver City an...
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Haven’t posted in a while but currently branching out to other endeavors.Wanted to see if anyone has built a Multi-Use building and what did they learn from it that might be helpful. We just completed Phase 1 and wil...
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I am a new member to BP and also a licensed general contractor (CBC1260339/ Florida Palm Construction, Inc.). I am working on growing my real estate investment company and brand new property management company (FPC Ma...
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I am in the process of vetting a private money lender and I want to make sure that it's not a situation that sounds too good to be true. So I need help with the following:
1. Is a down payment typically required?
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