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Following the instructions of the "Welcome to BiggerPockets! 🎉" email and introducing myself.
I found my way here via Matt Faircloth's book "Raising Private Capital". I am nearing retirement and hoping to scale dow...
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I'm guessing that a range of costs for CPA services is going to be determined by region - NYC, LA, SF being more expensive than the midwest, south, etc? I will be investing in the Denver area and want to secure a rela...
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We have reached out to a couple of local investors and we are getting mixed thoughts. One investor suggested to form a LLC and buy properties through a business. They said it would protect us if things go wrong. The o...
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I am preparing to set up another LLC. I came up with a name based on a Bible verse that has to do with financial wisdom. I searched my state and the name is available. However, I did a Google search and discovered the...
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I got my real estate license in 2016. There were expenses involved such as classes, exam and license fees, association memberships, etc... however I did not earn any money as an agent in 2016. As such, I did not think...
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Hello BP,I have a friend who is interested in doing rental investment with me, they are interested in providing the cash and I will handle all the work. How do people usually handle this type of partnership? How do yo...
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Hi All! Hopefully this is not too long winded of an introduction.I am Derek Montes. I have a BS degree in accounting (no pun intended- Ha!). I have been involved with real estate since an opportunity presented itself ...
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Hey everyone, I am little confused on getting a real estate license in Illinois. After getting the licence, can I start up my own firm, or do I have to work for another real estate company for 2 years before opening u...
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Hey there,so my husband was essentially forced to step away from his job of 17 years and we’re using it as a catapult to dive into real estate development and investing.  I own my own architecture firm but have, on pa...
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Hello BP community, I am a new Agent in California and am looking to get my career started strong. I have reached out to everyone I know but I wanted to see if there was any advice for next steps? I plan on reaching c...