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Hi, first time post! This site is awesome, been lurking for a few weeks.I’ve been listening bp podcasts for little over a month now. I’ve also read buy, rehab, rent, refi, repeat.Both myself and colleague at work are ...
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My question is simple. Who is investing in rural America, why are you doing it and what is your experience? Is it your longterm goal or is it a temporary goal to achieve cash flow?Lets define rural America as towns of...
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Newbie wondering at what point does an investor decide to form an LLC?
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This is my first forum question, so thought I'd start out with something light, such as tax reform. I just re-read "The Fair Tax Book" by Neil Boortz and former Congressman Hal Linder. Has anyone read this book y...
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Hi BP members
Hope all is well.
I am curious to gather collective thoughts and opinions on IRA and 401k investing. Some people believe they should continue due to company matching as well as invest in IRA for tax s...
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Hello my name is Chad Smith. I am 25 years old and I want to get into business for myself. More specifically I like the idea of becoming a landlord and having cash flow every month. I'm not willing to quit my day job....
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I'm ready to read/listen to rich dad poor dad.I went to amazon and see many choices. Which one do I get or do I get them all?Thanks
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So this is the first year that I have not had a traditional job and w2 income to show at tax time as well we own 4 rental properties (one in which we live in one side of a duplex). We also did a short term rental on A...
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My wife and I each have ~$100K in our Roth IRAs and we would like to explore individually buying turn key investment properties using a self-directed IRA; however, although I've read quite a bit about this investment ...
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I want to do a conventional mortgage. Unfortunately, my income isn't that great. Would a portfolio loan be a good option? I read online that they primarily look at DSCR and operating income. Is that true?