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After writing this, I now realize it's pretty long, so I put the main focus and details of the deal in bold and the rest of the fluff in italics.Prior to successfully completing my first real estate deal, one of the t...
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Hello,
My name is Elijah. I’d like to share my real estate story with you all:
At 17, I drove to Los Angeles from my small hometown in Vermont. I arrived with $200 in my bank account and all my belongings in an old ...
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As the title of the post mentions, I am taking on an extensive rehab this coming year and am really excited for it!
This is a twin home in Ardmore - which is an amazing area, and I am really enhancing the property.
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Hi guys, I find myself in a unique predicament and need advice. Here’s the situation:My wife and I currently have two homes, one is our primary, one a rental. Both homes were originally on one parcel which we’ve been ...
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Hello my friends .
I have started my search for a real estate agent that will guide me to understand the market of the area that I live in. I recently contacted remax and Keller Williams real estate agents since it ...
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Been wanting to write this for a while, but got distracted with my buy and hold houses. I've learned so much from Bigger pockets that I wanted to share my Rookie mistakes and hopefully help others.Overview- Bought thi...
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I'm considering lowering my rents for the next 2-3 months only because of the strain that COVID-19 is causing. I am able to drop my rents considerably and still make the PITI payments. My number one goal in doing this...
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It's been close to two years that my wife and I have been officially referring to ourselves as "real estate investors". Its been amazing how many people we've met and doors have opened by talking openly with others...
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What are your thoughts on turnkey rentals when looking for out of state rentals for a new investor to get their feet wet? Great idea with low risk? Terrible mistake? What do you think?
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Hey guys, I need your input.I am a 30 yr. old local government employee who wants to be a real estate investor. My strategy is to buy a multi-family home (duplex) live in one end and rent out the other. However, not o...