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Hey everyone, I accomplished my goal of getting my first rental property under contract by the end of 2017 and I close on this property soon. I have been calculating the best way to grow my portfolio, but I am curious...
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I have been renting a house for the past 7 years in LA and now sadly the family wants to move back in. I figured it's time to buy my own place, especially with rents so high, but timing couldn't be worse. Every home h...
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In 2014-2015, more than 170 investors purchased 2 and 3 bedroom condo units from Growth Equity Group. This company specializes in investment properties in a self-directed IRA. More than 85% of their sales are bought i...
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So, my wife and I have been have been saving for a while, which isn't really easy. (Two kids, tuition, CA prices..) But we do live a pretty thrifty lifestyle. 2001 ford truck for me and 2010 Pilot for the Mrs. All pa...
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Real estate is harder than it's been in more than a decade -- we all know this. High prices + high mortgage rates + low inventory is making this a challenge. So my question is -- in an era where you can get a 5% CoCR...
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Never know what to believe. News this morning was talking about section 8 payments no being made and section 8 appealing to landlords not to evict .. I don't think many would evict over one missed payment given the si...
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Good morning Bigger Pockets family,I wanted to ask a question on what should I do with this one specific tenant. This tenant is a mother of 4 that works 2.5 jobs, home schools, and takes care of her family by herself....
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I have been inquiring about this new method of real estate investing. Is there anyone here on BP who's familiar with doing Mortgage Assignment Contracts? If so what are the pros and cons? I want to start doing this be...
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I brought in new tenants to my townhome in the Chicago burbs three month ago, before moving to Atlanta.
Long story short, in July, I had an unusual storm in Chicago that put 6 feet of water in my basement. I have sp...