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The Dodd-Frank and the Consumer Protection Act have made it virtually impossible for a consumer to obtain a hard money or private money loan anymore. In the wake of the financial crisis, many consumers have had hits t...
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Can anyone suggest a source or share sample direct mail letters I can use with property owners. I vaguely remember "may be heard" Brandon saying he had some on the site. The one under the files/letters is too specif...
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Good Morning! Based out of Southern California, just joined BP forums. Have listened to several BP podcasts episodes. Excited to learn from others experience to get into the real estate world. Currently did one flip t...
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Hey everyone! I’ve been consuming more podcasts as fast as I can about owning more then the predetermined amount from a fanny may or Freddy mac style loan. But for some reason I’m still not fully clear on how to perso...
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Hello Bigger Pockets, My name is Norma, I just passed my real estate exam over the weekend. I am extremely excited! I reside in Downey, CA, any recommendations
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Hello, I'm new to wholesaling and real estate in general. I am a collage student and I want to learn as much as I can about wholesaling to possibly turn this into an income to get me though my next few years of collag...
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So I make $65,000-$70,000 a year. I owe $80,000 on my home which is now worth $460,000. My question is should I sell my home & by 2 with 1 small mortgage or use equity & buy one. I can get around $2,000 in ren...
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I would like to know how others analyze a new market before investing in it?
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Greetings all! My name is, Marcus Cannady, and while I'm originally from Cincinnati, Ohio; I've called Atlanta home for the last 11 years. I've landed here at BiggerPockets' forum after consuming ~10 podcasts over the...
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I recently bought and rented my first rental investment property. I hired a property manager that my real estate agent recommended to me. I interviewed the property manager and it seemed like a good fit. The rental no...