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We are in the market to buy and hold and plan to put down 25%.We have a seasonal real estate agent working with us, who is also a friend. Rent in the areas we are interested in is about $1300 – $1550 for a 2 bds/1 ba...
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I have a friend who wants me to back him in buying a restaurant. He has been to one of the best Chef's schools, has good restaurant management experience, has a good work ethic, is good with people, and is trustworthy...
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Disclaimer, this post is about a CAR, not real estate.
Talk me out of this: Used 2018 Tesla model 3. Was bought new at $61,000, 8000 miles, selling for only $47,000 (30% off).
What if: $10,000 down. $37,000 loan...
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So I tore up some carpets in this house and found some wood flooring underneath that seems pretty salvageable. Whoever rehabbed it before us was really sloppy with their paint job and left paint all over the floor, an...
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Hello All! I am new Real Estate Investing, and looking for some encouragement. I have been playing it safe all my life and now with so many options, I struggle making a decision on which route to go. No money saved, 7...
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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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- When you first started out, did you invest in GURUS, Mentors Or Books? Or all three? - What helped you GROW?
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I'm under contract for a 3 unit, the owner wants to stay on as a tenant and is willing to sign a lease (initially the property was advertised as owner would like to stay but not required). I'm ok with this as I figure...
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Any tips on getting started while working 60 hour work weeks?I've been trying to read a few books, and start getting a plan together but I haven't been able to start networking or anything yet. I dont have much financ...
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Actually started this venture about 3 years ago. I might get some activities out of time sequence. Sit back and grab some popcorn.I will chop this up into smaller segments, so each one isn't too long of a read and h...