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Hi, my name is Richard and I just joined BP after listening to alot of the podcasts. Have been reading the forums and there is a wealth of information here! I am in my mid-forties and employed here in the hudson va...
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Hey everyone,
First timer here to BP but already loving the networking and knowledge in this group. I’m trying to get my first HELOC done so I can continue to acquire more doors. I’m having troubles getting approved...
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Hey everyone,I am trying to work on “pitches” for some creative financing, specifically with approaching potential partners in real estate deals. I currently have one rental property and would like to scale but I’m li...
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Is anyone in the Legacy Capital Group debt or debt/equity funds? They have been lending out of Seattle since about 2008. They seem very successful and have a deep bench.
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Hi Everyone,I am reaching out to introduce myself and ask if anyone has any success stories about overcoming student loans and investing in real estate? My wife and I both come from lower middle class families where w...
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I'm in the process of getting a HELOC to use towards purchasing a rental. I plan on buying the rental with the money from the HELOC, then probably doing a BRRRR on it. Should I be concerned about doing the refinance...
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It is my second year of college and I have already decided I want to do real estate investing as my career. My original plan is to get a degree in Personal Finance but the more I look into real estate, I feel like I'm...
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So in his book "Complete Guide to Money", he says that you shouldn't even get into real estate investing until you're out of debt, maxed out your 401k and Roth IRA options, have paid off your own house, already have e...
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We have rentals in PA and NJ. Evictions are few and far between, but when we have one, the security deposit is NEVER ENOUGH to cover back rent and damages, the tenants always owe more. Bad stuff happens to good ...
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Long story short (as I can make it):
I'm 39, and still just trying to get my life in order. I have been enlisted in the Navy for 7 years. The opportunity to pursue becoming a Navy pilot has recently presented itsel...