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Hey y'all,First post! Was hoping to get your perspective on how I should start. Like many on here, I've been consuming all sorts of great books, articles, and BP podcasts. I am ready to take action and have narrowe...
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Hello all! I first want to say that this website is an unbelievable wealth of information, and I credit all the long time REI’s who take their time to help out people such as my self. Thank you! :D
I am a new to t...
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I️ grew up around real estate investing. My father has 35 units and has done very well for himself. As I️ was going through college I️ hadn’t quite figured out what I️ wanted to do with my life. One day I️ came across...
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I have 2 long term rentals both at 7.5% interest rates.1. estimated value: $950k, outstanding mortgage of $574k2. estimated value: $900k, outstanding mortgage of $514k#1 cash flows nicely for me at $2500/mo, but #2 le...
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I've been lurking for about a year, reading blogs, forums, listening to podcasts anytime I'm on the road. I've learned a TON! Thanks BiggerPockets!So as we all know, the best lessons come from experience, and the inte...
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There are a lot of brilliant minds on here and I'd love your advice.
My wife and I have been debating which debts to pay extra money towards. Pay the highest interest first? Pay the lowest balance first to free up t...
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Hi everyone! I'm Mark T. and I'm here to get started with potentially networking with folks, learn a lot, and get the ball rolling in investing for my wife and I as our long term goal is to not have to hold a 9-5 job ...
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Wondering if anyone has words of wisdom for me regarding lowering my DTI ratio for the sake of future financing. I've always worked under the following givens:-I try to leverage as much/best as possible, therefore hav...
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So I was wanting some advice.I'm very close to being ready to buy my first property for a rental.I've been through 10 banks, finally I found one that gave me the time to day to at least have a discussion with me. He s...
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Hello BP community!
I have become a little stagnant in my pursuit of real estate, and im trying to get a better view of my situation I would like to get into a multi family property by the end of the year. i bought ...