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A Little Backstory
Hi BiggerPockets! I wanted to make this post to give some inspiration to those newbies just starting out or even the more seasoned vets! I set out on my real estate journey with my first investmen...
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As a former Active Duty Army Officer, I had the opportunity to invest in properties throughout the southeast since 2008. After reflection, there is one highlight that sticks out since that timeframe, my properties ha...
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I own and manage 6 units with $100K in gross rents, all cash-flowing in the Bay Area, while working an "officially" full-time job. Bought the last directly through listing agent, and in contract on 2 duplexes right...
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Hi Everyone - long time lurker and researcher here on BP which by the way is one of the most useful sites you can possibly use to better your REI goals.So i have spent the last 9 to 12 months researching and learning,...
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I have a couple applicants that are married with a newborn baby. She plans on staying home with the baby. They both have mid 700's on the smartmove application, which I think is really good. They both are college educ...