Hi everyone! I wanted to write a brief post introducing myself to the wonderful and purposeful community here at BP. I am in the Parkersburg, WV / Marietta, OH market and just starting to look for potential properti...
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Hi,I am just starting out and am trying to get past the research step and move on to the "just do it" stage. I have already gained some valuable information from this site and hope to continue to do so.
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community!My name is Amanda and I am a complete newbie to real estate investing, but it is something I have wanted to do for years, and have joined to learn all I can. Currently my husband Dennis...
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Hello all. I attended a small home and garden show in Dallas yesterday and spoke to a rep at the DirectBuy booth. I have found a number of negative reviews on the company. Most of the positive reviews came from ...
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I have listened to most of the podcasts. I have looked up past posts on the subject and read the threads.
The question comes up a lot on the podcasts about "how do you get good sub contractors." I keep he...
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Hello fellow members, my name is Cedric. I'm currently living in the Memphis area. I got on Bigger pockets to network with realtors, investors, find investor groups, money to invest with (besides all mine lol) , and r...
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Hi Everyone,
I am a new Investor who is just starting out. I am looking to grow my business, learn the ropes and begin building GENUINE & trusting relationships. I entered this industry and business in hopes of h...
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I am working on my fourth investment property and have been buying everything from the big box stores that was not supplied by my contractors. Is there a better place to buy materials in Houston other than the big bo...
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I'm interested in flipping little to no money down distressed properties, motivated sellers, to investors or other types of cash buyers. Will also hopefully add fix and flips in the near future.
Tax season often leads to creative interpretations of what can be considered a deductible business expense. However, a recent case highlights the importance of thorough documentation and substantiation when claiming d...