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Having lurked on BP for the better part of my 5-year REI stint, I figured I'd pay it forward and share my journey to get to where I am today (14 units owned with another 17 in the pipeline). Hands down, I attribute my...
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Hey all--
Been educating myself on these forums for the past month or two, but this is my first post. I can't bring too much to the table as I am not yet invested in any real estate, but I am grateful for th...
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Hello Bigger Pockets !! I have two rental properties, one I have owned since 2008, and One I purchased last month. But I'm finally going to invest in this idea all the way ! I love all the information on this website...
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is hard money loans good for first time investors??
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This seems like an extremely conservative strategy for someone my age (I'm 26), but all I really care about is being able to retire comfortably and early in my early 40s. I know nothing is guaranteed, but does this c...
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I’m looking at a new MLS listing 5BR/3BTH rent ready home who’s owner has died and the kids are trying to sell through an agent. No mortgage and the kids just want to sell it, avoid taxes and be done with it. My buy...
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I've invested in real estate for years, including REITs via index funds, directly in a rental property, and in a syndicated deal connected to my employment. I've got a regular job I enjoy, and at which I am paid very ...
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Hello BP Community!My wife and I are both teacher's in the North Dallas area. We bought our first home, a foreclosure, 3 years ago and have been flipping it ever since. We just finished the entire house (while living ...
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Hello All,
My name is Brett and I am finally taking the plunge to introduce myself (okay, maybe dipping my toe in would be a better analogy) to the community. I have been lurking in the background trying to s...
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Ahhhhh finally successfully flipped my first contact/property at 20 years old. After failing numerous amounts of times, the persistence finally paid off. Profit was only 4,000 but am extremely grateful as it motivates...