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I've only dipped my feet in with my first fourplex but it's something I really feel brings out the best in people. Sure there's bad tenants, bad contractors, and bad investors, but the whole system really incentive...
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Hi everyone. I'm new to the Bigger Pockets forums. AND I'm a blank slate. Based on your experience with real estate investing, what would you say is the #1 thing that a brand new investor should (or should NOT do)?
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I love the LAPS strategy. It's easy, practical, and a great concept for finding your next deal. The only trouble is, I've found several deals but am not currently in a position to pull the trigger. Any suggestions on ...
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As a newbie, What would be the absolute minimum Return on Investment for a FLIP in Southern Cali currently? I have been playing with the Flip Calculator Analysis and would find it helpful for a healthy range that peop...
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Hey guys! I'm new here, just wanted to greet you all and hopefully we get to know each other well!
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It seems to be a concensus amongst many investors that the most efficient way to make a first move in REI is house-hacking. I really aim to make this a reality, however I am not able to do the owner occupant myself. I...
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Not a true "Clevelander" but about 30 minutes south. Left my previous full time roll as a senior logistics leader last fall to venture fulltime into real estate. I did this with seven years of preparation, maybe waite...
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Hi, I'm just starting out and looking at a property in the 2 mil range with 10 units. It is a historic building in a Class A+ neighborhood. The property can pay the mortgage and opex, but doesn't provide any return on...
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Hello BP Community,
Hi, my name is Latriece and I’m very new to real estate investing. I’ve worked in the past as a real estate agent, but did not find it very rewarding. I have always been very interested in real ...
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Hello BP community,Is it possible to obtain conventional financing from banks without a credit score? I heard of manual underwriting, but from my research, you have to jump through hoops and most banks don't offer it...