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Hi all,After months of research I am finally comfortable enough to start taking my first actionable steps as a real estate investor! I currently see buy and hold properties as my main ticket to financial freedom, but ...
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Hey all!
Just signed up today! Listened to a few podcasts and knew I had to come here and sign up.
I am 26 years old and just starting out. I own and run a small motorcycle accessories store and have since 2006. I ...
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Aside from calling the city and HOA, are there any online resources to look into, when considering if expanding the doors on a potential unit is allowed in that area?ie turning a duplex into a triplex, etc. I know the...
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Seeking Advice / Feedback: A wise real estate friend of mine once said to work with people that are always teaching me something new.
Recently, this has struck a cord in me as I’ve started to stagnate with my progre...
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So obviously I'm new to this... I have access to some equity but not a whole lot. I own a home and have a W2, my credit is 700+ my DTI is pretty good if I sell one of my vehicles I can have it down to just a mortgage ...
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My Name is Jerome Young Jr. I too am a fresh newbie to real estate investing here in Hyattsville, Maryland. Currently, I am venturing into wholesaling as my intro of choice to jumpstart my new career and pursuit of ti...
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My name is Mark B. I'm a beginner investor looking to learn as much as possible and find deals to start generating some good positive cashflow. Would love to team up with other investors in the area to help in any way...
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Hi BP community!My name is Sean in Palm Springs, CA, and I'm brand new to investing. I've been interested in real estate since 1999, but never had the info, direction, money, nor time to invest... story of my life, s...
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Hey all! I am in the Cleveland, Ohio area and new to the RE game. I have done a decent amount of independent reading and learning but that only goes so far. I am looking to meet some experienced investors in the area ...
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Hi Everyone, I'm a law enforcement officer in Austin, Texas looking to get started in real estate investing. As much as I enjoy protecting and serving the great citizens of the State of Texas, I've come to the realiz...