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Hey guys, I am trying to learn as much as I can about tax deeds in CA, specifically southern CA. Does anyone know if it is possible to go to the county and buy the deed before auction? Ive done some research on a part...
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I have two questions that I hope you all can help me with. I'm looking to invest in my first property this year. I have equity in my home and wanted to know should I use the equity as a down payment? I would like to i...
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Hello,Has anyone had any experience in choosing their first rental property to invest in EVER, to be out of state? Like the full experience of acquiring a property, managing the rehab, and then managing the rental aft...
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Should my wife and I buy our first investment property in Mount Shasta, CA or Columbus, OH. We live in San Francisco, CA and we both work in the trades and have a couple of connections with trades people in Shasta. Th...
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Hi,We are currently under contract on our first STR in the Smoky Mountains. We are trying to maximize space and offer the amenities that guests are looking for. The cabin currently has a game room with a pool table....
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Make Sure You Get This One Right
By Niels C. Jensen
There are those who sweat over every decision, worrying about how it will affect their lives and investments. Then there is the school of thought that we should f...
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We have 20% down for 2 STRs and will self manage from Arizona. Where are you investing next?
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G'Day Bigger Pockets,I hope you guys are smashing your goals for this year.I wanted to inspire you today and share my success story. This is one of the proudest moments of my life as a business owner and entrepreneur....
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I started investing back in the bottom of the recession or, as I like to call it, the Great Turkey Shoot of 2010. I was snagging some pretty incredible deals back then, but the jewel of them all was a beautiful brick ...
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I figured this would be a good place to document what I'm doing. (I'm sure we can move this if we need.) I welcome constructive criticism. I even welcome someone telling me I'm an idiot. The goal is to write it do...