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In the quest for financial independence, real estate investment emerges as a beacon of opportunity, offering paths to wealth that traditional saving methods seldom traverse. This practical guide delves into the essent...
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As I learn more and more about home features and what turns the best profits, what to allocate more of the budget to than other areas, etc, I would love to hear from YOU all in regards to what features in a new home t...
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Hi all,
My name is Wayne Walker. I am a former practicing RE and business attorney (in Vermont), who left law to secure a PhD in Public Policy Analysis and am now an Entrepreneur in Oklahoma. My nonprofit, G...
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Hello,I am working on purchasing my first short term rental but haven’t found a good reference for analyzing the closing fees and understanding the funds needed for closing. I may be over analyzing it but I want to ma...
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Hello BP community,I've recently been able to find an individual who would be willing to lend me a good amount of cash for REI (unspecified amount at the moment). In order to make sure that this individual's money is ...
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Thanks for the add!I have a very interesting, very sad story. It might take a bit to read. No offense taken if you stop halfway thru.I have been out of REI for about 10 years. For 6 years, that was what I did for a...
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I am almost finished reading, “If You Can’t Cashflow After This...” and in the book he’s speaking of receiving promissory notes to receive monthly payments versus one lump sum payment. I’m curious is anyone doing this...
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I've been driving for dollars a lot this week. Just downloaded the Deal Machine App. My first question is - is it best to avoid marketing to the Owner Occupied homes, even if they are distressed?My second question is ...
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Being new to real estate investing. I am looking for education, This is something I want to do with a passion. But, like with sports. My goal isn't to just play. I want to be damn good at it. But, like in sports. Ther...
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Hi,My name is Chris Ludwig and I'm a small business owner from the Chicago area. My wife and I have decided to build a second business in real estate investing and found the BP forums and podcast and I must say, we'r...