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Hi my name is Sergio Rios and I am a newbie investor from Corpus Christi on the Texas Gulf Coast. I have one rental in Austin, Tx and am looking to network with other Texas investors. I am also looking to network with...
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So BoA is starting to promote a programs in 5 cities around the country where they will only use income and payment history of phone, utilities, past rent payments and few other unwriting practices to qualify a buyer...
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Hi! My name is Emily, and I am excited to become a part of the community.My goal is to learn about the challenges and struggles of the Real Estate industry and to contribute in some meaningful way. Eventually, I wou...
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Help Stop Lurking!!!
If you visit BP, whether you are a brand new investor (like I was when I got here) or a seasoned pro, please introduce yourself. More active members in the community means more information to pa...
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My name is Paul Strauss. I'm a fool-time real estate investor- no, that's not a typo :) and founder of The Windy City Round Table in Chicago.
I say "sort of" from Chicago because I actually no longer claim IL as my ...
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Please add anything to this list! For instance, we could get more granular and say “Uhaul Traffic.” I often come across investors who are afraid to invest outside of their own backyard. Think for a moment how limiting...
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Hi BP, The company I work for was just bought out and I have a chance to roll my 401K into a self directed IRA. Im looking for a host that offers IRAs that can hold real estate, rental properties and syndication. Is t...
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Have you heard of Peloton? If so, chances are you’ve done a ride or two and have a favorite instructor. Or two or three. Umm, what the heck does this have to do with real estate? Keep reading, I promise, it will all c...
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Warren Buffet is quoted to having said “The best investment is an investment into yourself.”What investment has been your best investment into yourself? What was the cost? And what has the return been for you so far?
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I'm interested in hearing about pros and cons from people that have acquired investment properties through an IRA, solo 401K, etc...I'd appreciate any referrals to Real Estate IRA custodians that you work with.
Tha...