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A friend recently asked me to compare two Houston zip codes, 77008 and 77063, from an investment perspective.
Now, I'm a big fan of Texas but the first thing I said to him was the weather is HORRENDOUS. Anything simi...
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What are some of your favorite quotes? Quotes that you remember and live by.
Some of mine:
"Men are paid, not merely for what they know, but more particularly for what they do with that which they know!" - Napoleon...
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Hey all,Would love some advice. I'm trying to purchase a residential property that has an existing tenant, which is running an adult family home business from the house, while also living there. It's a large property....
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I used SmartMove for a credit/background check of a tenant. They filed for bankruptcy 10 years ago, but it is still showing up on their credit report. They have a very high salary for how much they are renting for tho...
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If I offer to take over paymens, how do I obtain the deed/title, without triggering a due on sale clause? I have a seller who wants to get rid of their house (for no profit) so they can get in their "bigger, better" ...
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Hello all! I have been back and forth on the idea of setting up an LLC for 2 rental properties (each 3 units) I currently own. I live in one of the units with my family. I've been doing some research on pros and cons ...
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Hi guys,
I am looking to invest in my first rental property with the goal of building a rental portfolio in the coming years. Bigger Pockets has been a great resource of knowledge so far but the information on the ...
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To all BP members,
Just wanted to know what experiences you have had regarding Life Insurance options, and what you are using concerning this "investment" method. I am in the military (notice photo:) and...
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I’ve been looking into purchasing my first property so I started an LLC to help protect my personal assets from potential lawsuits. I was going to purchase it through the LLC. The banks have said the mortgage needs to...
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So let me ask your opinion. Is it all just about the money? I’m not trying to sound like Mr. Wonderful on the Shark Tank, but why do we do real estate? I like it, I’m pretty good at it, and I make money at it, but...