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I currently own 3 properties with no mortgages. I have a little over $550,000 in equity on all 3 properties with my primary residence having the bulk of it, currently around $330,000. My other 2 properties are rent...
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Hi everyone!I will be moving to the Madison area upon my graduation in June. I am not familiar with the area at all, but I do want to start investing there as soon as I can. What are some good neighborhoods in the Mad...
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Hello BP team,I’m a newbie at real estate and would like to buy some properties. I’m torn between rental and selling not sure which to do, I’m paying cash for my properties so no worries on a mortgage only have to wor...
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I'm looking into buying some lots and building some cabins in the smoky mountains. I have noticed most banks and the ones I deal with won't fund in rural areas or require experience with new construction. Has anyone h...
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The local Racine newspaper published its speculation on whether and to what extent the Foxconn development will be affected by the incoming political administration in Madison: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/foxc...
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Hello-I met with a Financial Advisor from Fidelity to go over my retirement accounts. Currently, I have a Roth IRA (that I contribute monthly) and a 401K with my current employer (company matchs up to 5%). I will be t...
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Hey Guys, My name is Mitchell. My brother (@Andrews24) and I have been extremely passive members on BP for about a year now. We’ve observed the forums here and there and listened to a podcast or two. My brother has pa...
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Hello! I am starting out in my real estate investing journey and was hoping to see if fellow investors recommend pursuing short sales, banked owned properties and foreclosures, versus pursuing typical MLS properties ...
Hi all. I am a newbie to real estate investing and looking into purchasing a single family home in Atlanta, Georgia as a long term rental. Budget is around 300k - 350k. Expecting atleast few hundreds per month in cash...
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I am new to real estate investing but my situation is such that my significant other will have a home up in Vancouver, WA and my part-time job is located in Salem, OR. We are exploring the option of purcha...