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Hello BP, as you may or may not know I am a new investor with little experience looking to make my bones this year in real estate investment. I've been reading everything i can get my hands on; books, forums, Q&A,...
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I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself to the BP Community. I should also add a Thank You for all of the knowledge I have gained since joining the forums. I figured it was about time to make a formal introd...
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I have purchased a property via upset sale. Of course, the property has no lien other than the tax owed to the county by the previous owner. I am looking for a lawyer to know more about the redemption rights of the pr...
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Looking to use the short term rental loophole.
If I use the short term rental loophole for my STR, I material participate and do a cost seg study.
Can I take the value of the building in the first year as depreciati...
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Hey Everyone,Excited to be part of this community. In the short time I have been a member, I have been able to learn and pick up some great knowledge and insight. Hope one day i can contribute as much as some of you...
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Hi, I need some advice as I want to start building a rental portfolio and it seems complicated, but then I see a lot of people doing it like they’d buy groceries… I studied the area I want to invest in, I looked at va...
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Hey, everyone!As I have stated in almost all my other forum posts, I am heading into college in the fall. Right now, I'm taking time to educate myself about REI, and I'm planning on trying out wholesaling, and possibl...
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I first started real estate investing to invest in apartment complexes. My plan was always to get a few and live off the passive income forever. I currently wholesale for my everyday living in the meantime. This is...
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How would you invest $500k, or how would you tell a newbie to invest $500k?
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As a college student aspiring to become an investor, I figured I should establish some credit history ASAP. I am weighing some options but I don't even necessarily know if these are the best initial steps. Looking for...