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Hello, everyone!My name is Josh Hill. I've actually been on BP for several months but haven't interacted much. I got introduced by my brother, who is in a similar position to me. I've mostly been reading up on BP arti...
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I have two multi-family properties purchased within the last 8 years in Fresno, Ca. Although I have always passionate about real estate investing I'll be the first to admit that when purchasing these I didn't do my ho...
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There seems to be a gap between what the beginner guide, articles, and podcasts teach and what I don't know, which is this: applying all of the formulas, calculations, and tips to real world examples. I can do calcula...
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Here's my scenario with hypothetical numbers. I'm in Spokane, WA.I have a $50K HELOC that is maxed out. I have a personal line of credit for $50K with a $0 balance.I can use a HELOC for a down payment on a convention...
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Newbie here - No deals under my belt yet, I'm still in the education/learning phase (though, I guess you never really do leave that stage). I am hoping to create and grow a buy and hold rental portfolio that will even...
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Happy Monday to everyone! Upon what I’ve learned real estate is one of if not the most beneficial industry to create the life and freedom that you desire so you can enjoy time with family, friends and the things that...
Hello!My name is Derek and I am an aspiring real estate investor currently living in San Jose, CA. I have put in countless hours of self-education, and now I'm looking to take that extra step by connecting with experi...
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I have a customer that just had a fire at one of their 5-plex buildings. They were wondering if they should use a private insurance adjuster to make sure the insurance company is treating them fairly. As you expect,...
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Hey y'all! My name is Kenyatta. I'm a recent law school graduate in the beginning stages of my real estate investing journey. The plan is to purchase a residential multifamily in the New Orleans or Baton Rouge area us...
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Ok, so first of all...
The Two Types of Full-Time Real Estate Investors
Generally speaking, there are two types of full-time real estate investors: the passive investor and the active investor. A passive investor ...