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Is it better to claim everything you can as far as write offs or pick and choose? I've had people tell me both. I'm a new 4plex investor and I'm pretty clueless on doing taxes for real estate business. I want to buy m...
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Hello,I have had my membership for a while but this is my first post. So down to business. I live in WA in the shadow of Seattle and Vancouver B.C. Prices here are extremely high. I am trying to select an Out-of-state...
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So my short term goal is to invest in rental properties then work my way up to wholesaling and flipping houses for profits? Can anyone recommend their TOP RE investing books for beginners?Looking for more of a step by...
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Hi BP family,I going to start taking Maryland RE licensing classes this month and have several questions. Once I'm a licensed Realtor as an Investor, what should I look for when choosing a Realtor/Investor friendly Br...
Hello! 2 years ago in March at the age of 25 I bought my first condo. This wasn’t a plan to be an investor but a way to find a permanent residence and stop paying the enormous rents of the Bay Area. My question/concer...
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Hello,So I am seeking some advice on my employment status. I have recently entered the real estate game after watching on the side lines for many years. My wife and I own now 3 properties and so far it’s been great. A...
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Hello,I am just starting out in Real Estate Investing and I am looking at the Harrisburg, PA area. I am interested in a 2-4 unit location. What are the kinds of things should I look into inorder to find a great buy?
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There are several ways to buy an investment property, each with its own advantages and considerations. Here are some common methods:
Traditional Purchase:Cash: Buying a property outright with cash provides a quick an...
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Hi Everyone, Raised in Michigan. Live in the Grand rapids area with my family and a house that we bought one year ago. I work as an Analyst. Past couple years, I have been looking into real estate but never really do...
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Aloha BP community! We are Gene and Sheri Kaniaupio, huge admirers of the real estate podcast and website. We are originally from Honolulu, HI and currently live in Reno, NV. We have a little bit of experience as inve...