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I posted on a forum about hating my day job, and a guy messages me saying he can help show me the way. He sends me an email and we eventually talk on the phone.Long story short he's given me his login to a real estate...
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New investor here. When getting a lead would it be wise to chat via phone for an initial screening of the potential seller rather than driving to meet with the seller? A conversation by phone would save a lot of time,...
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Hi Community! I'm a newbie investor in Pittsburgh and thought I'd introduce myself!I've had a long and successful career as a business analyst for IT departments primarily in the world of Finance, but I've had a long-...
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So I just graduated from Florida State University with a BS in economics. I've been interviewing for different jobs in sales and I think I've locked down a pretty good gig in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in sales and recrui...
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Greetings, Opportunistic Investors,My name is Pearl, a licensed realtor in DC & MD for 20 + years working retail sales. I am connected with a couple of investors in my local market who have the financial means to ...
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Hello all! Although I have been cruising this site for a short while now, I have grown to really appreciate what the folks here at BP are offering and am ready to get involved and learn more...so here goes, I am in...
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I thought I would pass this on. American title services was one of the two title companies HUD used before the switch to buyer select. Although I noticed American stopped receiving much work from HUD before the s...
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Has anyone ever paid dohardmoney the $3,500 and not get a deal funded?? If so did you get ANY of your deposit back??
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Hello BiggerPockets!I am new to real estate investing. I'm only 22 years old and currently pursuing a Master's degree, but I've always wanted to invest in real estate for the past 2 years. I always find myself back on...
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Just to share, my parents don't support me with my ambitions to start real estate investing.
Anyone here with the same story? And what did you do about it?