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What were the first 5 steps you took to get started on your real estate investing venture?
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After being on BP coming on my 3rd year now.. one of the frequent repeat questions is from those wanting to get started in cash flow rentals but have limited cash but great W 2 and Credit.Let me take you back to pre 0...
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So I've been sitting on $45k of cash in my Roth for some time now, and I can no longer make contributions due to IRS limitations. I'm wary of sticking it into the stock market like I did since I graduated college in ...
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Just closed on my first SFH 2 weeks ago and I am AMPED to have finally defeated paralysis analysis and joined the club. Quitclaim deed has been initiated and the property is officially in the LLC's name. Let the fun b...
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Hello,
I'm doing some research into starting a hard money lending business in California. The loans would be first trust deeds on non-owner occupied residential property (lending to RE investors) and the business en...
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I have a friend who wants me to back him in buying a restaurant. He has been to one of the best Chef's schools, has good restaurant management experience, has a good work ethic, is good with people, and is trustworthy...
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Hi BP Community - I purchased my first rental property in Frankford Philadelphia back in March 2021. I was hoping for it to be the first of many in the Philadelphia area. I wanted to use this property as a way to lear...
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Looking to open a solo 401k under my current Home Improvement business which is a LLC. Need checkbook control and ability to take loans. Any recommendations from those that currently have the same.
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Okay so I used to be pretty smart. Or so I thought. But it's been a while since I've done anything remotely "active" in the property investment world. I have been renting out a few places as a sole proprietor that jus...
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Hi everyone I was just looking into signing up for the Home Depot credit card yesterday (which I found doesn't have that great of benefits) and I started wondering.. out of the three biggest box stores (Home Depot, Me...