Hey guys, Im new here and haven't invested yet. That being said, Im in the DFW area of Texas where we are experiencing a high in the real estate market. Companies are coming to Texas and people are following. That bei...
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Hello All - I'm a complete newbie to real estate investing so please bear with me if my post is lacking the requisite info. I recently joined BiggerPockets; it's a great resource and I've been digging into articles. M...
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Hello,New to BiggerPockets. I just got approved for my real estate license in December & looking at brokerages to sign up under in Austin, TX.I have been looking at the obvious big names (Keller Williams, Coldwell...
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My thesis statement goes as follows: The University of Minnesota should offer a real estate investing degree that enables students to use a student loan to make a down payment on an investment property. A percentage o...
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Alright BP, here's my first success story! It's a 3 bed 2 bath, 1500 sq ft house in Petersburg, VA. When we bought it, it had structure issues, mold, no HVAC, leaky roof(cough, cough-- 4 layers of shingles), sto...
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To License or NotSo it seems to be a very hot topic for many, whether or not a wholesaler should be required to hold a license. As a wholesaler myself, I am obviously biased on this answer and personally can’t see wha...
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Good morning everyone! I hope everyone has had a great holiday season up to this point and continue to do so up through the new year. As I sit here and reflect about accomplishments, people I’ve met, and all things th...
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Hello Everyone!I know that a college education isn't exactly necessary to get started in REI, but I am currently on my way to getting my degree and figure I should go for something that would help my endeavors in real...
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These are actual instances of people not understanding what entrepreneurship is about1. A good friend of mine told me he started a company to purchase and manage surgical centers. He had no capital to contribute, no ...
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You get a phone call from an out of state attorney who informs you that a long lost relative has passed away. You are the closest living relative and you have inherited $10,000,000.00 USD.What is your long term strate...