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I got out of the stock market in 2009 after taking a $300k loss. Ironically, I had made about the same amount by actually predicting the crash and shorting the market at the top. I thought I could predict the upturn a...
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So this is my dilemma: I have no money at all right now since I'm a full-time dental student living off of student loans, so at this time I'm in no rush to start investing. I'm just trying to learn everything I can...
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I am closing this week on my first property, which I will use for short term rentals in Palm Springs. I have done pretty extensive research on what to expect with city regulations and have used a lot of online tools t...
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I was wondering how you go about making your offers. What I mean is, when you first go out to see a home, do you make an offer on the spot? Or do you go home and think about it and call them back with an offer?
Do y...
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Hi BP community! I am from Wisconsin. My husband and I are new to real estate investing and currently seeking for our first rental property investment, preferably a multifamily (2-4 unit) home. We are excited to embar...
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Hello BP community! I am looking to get into out of state investing. I live in San Diego, CA and as you all know, it’s a very high entry point here so looking to get into a long term rental elsewhere. I am looking to ...
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Hey there Bigger Pockets! Im a rookie investor, living in Souther California, looking to invest out of state. I want to start looking for deals but I'm getting hung up on where to look. For out of state investors, wh...
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Hello Everyone, This has been a great resource for me as an amateur real estate investor. I'll jump right into my dilemma. I purchased a fixer upper in Dayton, OH (4bd 2ba) in April of 2017. I chose the same contracto...
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I have been working on a large mix-use commercial opportunity. I have an investment group who is willing to put up 99% of the money for this venture in phases, with 1% being raised by myself in exchange for a JV t...
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We currently have an Indianapolis duplex under contract. The property is tenant occupied with section 8 tenants. I've searched for information on taking over a section 8 tenant, but it seems to be unclear. We are not ...