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Good day to everyone on BiggerPockets!
This is my very first time ever joining a virtual community
I'd like to formally introduce myself!
My name is Carlos Ortiz! I'm a 23 year old College student finishing his senio...
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I am an 18 year old that has been wanting to start investing in real estate for years Over last year I saved around 20K working at Dominos as a delivery driver. I have found great deals in Tallahassee and I know I can...
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I am currently in process of acquiring my first property in Compton, 2 bd 1 bath, 800 S.F with a 5000+ lot & 2 car detached garage. The property needs approx. $60K in repairs, so def in need of some remodeling, bu...
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Has anyone ever used crowdfunding to finance real estate? If so, was it successful? I currently work full-time and have two rental properties. I would love to acquire more properties in a timely manner...without ju...
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What is the best books on amazon.com you recommend for a newbie getting started in apartment building investing
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Hello!! I have a question and I haven't gotten an answer, but are there any investors who are wanting commercial real estate properties? I drive by so many commercial properties (abandoned hotels, restaurants, and etc...
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Hello my name is Jean Nicolas. I'm from the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area as we locals call it. DMV appropriately named with all our traffic jams…lol. As an IT consultant I work in DC and lived in a modest 500 sqf...
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Looking to build a relationship with a bank, that offers portfolio loans. (branch in West Palm - Boca Raton preferably)
THANKS!-Al
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Hi all,
I just acquired a 5 acre lot in Landers, CA (Joshua Tree NP area). I'm looking at different ways of monetizing the land (not mutually exclusive):
- build a house (conventional build or 3d-print) - there are...
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Hello everyone! I have a 401k with a old employer and I’m looking to roll over into a self directed IRA to borrow against to purchase investment properties. What financial service companies can assist with this?