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Hi everyone,After months of lurking, searching through the forum for information on things I've been learning, reading books, and listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast, I've finally taken the leap into real estate!I...
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I noticed there are lots of ads on CL Financial Svcs like this;
Motel in Idaho
looking for $250,000
secured by 1st deed of trust
Value of property $500k to $650k
add in 6-12 months interest reserve to the $250k,...
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I've been reading books on real estate for over a year now and really started to get more serious about educating myself pretty recently. I'm a recent college grad that just started working in Boston. My goal is to su...
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Hey BiggerPocket community, I have been devouring the podcasts for a while now but am new to the site. I'm looking forward to my future as it pertains to the relationships, growth, and giving that is ahead! I have fou...
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Hello everyone, so I'm relatively new to BP and have been listening to their podcasts which have been quite informative. I have a friend who is also a BP member and we were both wondering if there were any local meetu...
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Hi everyone,
I am new here and hoping to learn how to invest in real estate. There's a lot of blogs out there promoting REIT or things like Fundrise but I am a bit skeptical and I am leaning towards investing in sin...
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Hey all! Looking for some feedback on my financing plan for my first STR propertyBackground info:I have just graduated from college, where I ran a business for the last two years, and am going to continue doing that a...
I am thinking of acting as a private lender and wanted some advice. From what I've seen, it seems like I will be acting as the second deed of trust. What should I be doing? Do I consult a lawyer? What kind of back...
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Hi,I'm new to biggerpockets and investing in the US. I'm Canadian. I've bought and flipped 1 house in the Chicago area. Crossing the boarder was an issue every time.Does anyone know if I require a visa of any sort in ...
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Hello community! I am a 23yr old aspiring RE investor. This summer i secured my first property though the Home Ready program (a 5bdrm/3bath SFR) that i am house hacking by renting out to college student in the Atlanta...