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I am currently building a plan to start my REI business. I am curious as to what are people's opinions on debt, emergency funds and cash reserves before getting involved with an investment property? I think credit car...
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Hello BP Community,I'm Abhi, a newbie investor eager to dive into the exciting world of real estate! My sights are set on acquiring my first rental property in the Austin/San Antonio area, aiming for cash flow and a 7...
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Are you in your mid-20s and thinking about diving into the world of real estate? Congratulations, you're on the right path to securing your financial future! Starting your real estate journey at a young age can be inc...
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My 20 year old disabled son purchased a 3/1 for $30,000 in the middle of September. We have been helping him to refurbish it [ thank God for youtube tutorials] and having an incredibly fun time doing so.The proble...
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Hello everyone,
My name is Jacob Mellow and I am 28 years old. I currently live in Columbia, SC and have lived here for a little over two years. I am originally from Orlando, FL where I was born and raised. I was as...
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Top 10 Reasons Why To Run Not Walk To The Institutional Buyers
by Chauncey White
The Residential Real Estate and Commercial Real Estate market
have plenty of differences. Establishing yourself in the
Commercial Finan...
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Hey guys,
I'm trying to expand my horizons and wanted to know where you guys are getting your deals from? Courthouse auction? Mailers? Bandit signs? Door knocking? I have a pretty strong foundation of money behind me...
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Hey all,I’m in the educational phase of REI. Never done a deal or bought a home (currently renting happily). Have some cash in the bank, but nothing that would impress a lender. I’m eager to learn and have a long-term...
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Hi BP Community,I starting watching from a distance and listening to the podcasts a little over a year ago when I was already a few steps into my investing journey. I bought my first duplex to live in back in Septembe...
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New to investing but been in the real estate game for 8 years as a high volume realtor. I am currently 5 weeks into working my first fix and flip and I am obsessed. Ask me in 2 months if that’s still the case-ha but c...