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I am a newbie investor that is getting my first taste of property management as well. I purchased a duplex in February with inherited tenants and so far they have worked out well. However, I've recently gotten the opp...
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My name is Justin Morris and I've been on BP for about 8 months now and continue to learn as much as I can for the amazing people here. In the past 6 months I've dived into a lease purchase and actually have two prop...
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I passed my license exam recently and I'm interviewing firms this week and next. I also own a basic phone and need to upgrade.
What are your experiences, thoughts and recommendations for a smartphone?
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I’m just beginning my real estate investing journey and about to close on a duplex where I’ll live in the smaller unit and rent the other unit out, gradually upgrading both units to build equity. Excited and worried a...
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Are there other options besides taking a loan from my 401k? I can loan myself a max of $50,000. While that will help, I may need more and I have a pile of cash sitting there that I'd like to diversify away from stock...
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I have learned a lot from this forum and think I am finally close to ready to buy my first note, but have some remaining concerns to address. Thanks for providing a great resource, hope you guys don't mind a few quest...
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Good Evening!
My name is Leonard and this is my first post on Bigger Pockets. I live in Bowie,MD which is right outside of Washington,DC. I am putting together my business plan for my wholesaling business and I am wo...
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Hello Everyone,I am just starting out in real estate business and I truly am pumped to get my feet wet. I don't want to invest a ton (Minumum $2000 Maximum $8000) of money. For the last couple of years, I have been do...
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Hey BP!Has anyone taken an online course in preparation for their RE License Exam (as opposed to an in-person course)?My wife is looking at enrolling but she's not sure if it'd be enough to prepare her for the exam. S...
SCENARIO: Borrower calls me from my website after doing an internet search on Stated Income ALT loan programs for Self Employed borrowers. She located a 1.9m rental property on her own, without a Buyer's Agent, but h...