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Hello,I am generally a lurker, and I find posting on forums very intimidating. I usually listen to the BP podcasts and I love reading about real estate and financial independence. But I am gearing up for my first mult...
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I know there is a lot of discussion on house hacking on BP and it can be a great strategy, but renting out a house that was purchased as a primary residence is a good way to go broke. I've recently gotten a phone call...
Hey Guys. Long time lurker, first time poster. This is defiantly going to vary from person to person, but when did you all feel it was the right time to pursue real estate investing full time, and leave your salaried ...
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I'm looking to buy a 2-3 plex in Chicago with FHA and live in it in 6 months. I'm currently only making $30K and living in student housing with my wife (full ride, free housing, sucks but it's free). She graduates in ...
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Hi all! Posting for my first time on this platform and I'm excited to hear from/interact with whomever may read and respond. I'm writing because I feel I'm at a bit of an impasse as to what exactly to do when attempti...
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Hey BP Fam, I am a new investor in Houston, TX, looking to get started on the right foot. I have experience in rentals but that was from over 10 years ago in a completely different city, state. I did a wholesale deal ...
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Hey Bigger Pockets! I'm just getting started in the REI world, and invested in my education by being accepted to the FortuneBuilders Mastery program by Than Merrill. I was wondering if there are any other Mastery stud...
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Hi everyone, In a 22 year old investor looking for advice from those with more experience than me on where to go next. This was my first year investing in real estate and I purchased two properties (a duplex and a sin...
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Many of you have helped with questions regarding my first apartment deal. Here is one more...
8 unit apartment complex - owners daughter is getting ready to sell because owner is terminal. I made her aware of my inte...
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Hello all, I have been reading Bigger Pockets for a while and listening to all the podacasts as well as reading all the recommended books. My question is what am I missing? I have been buying single family homes for 6...