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Real estate has people from all kinds of professional backgrounds, some of which you'd be shocked. So what did you do before real estate ?
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A lot of people talk about how they got the downpayment for their first property, whether it was by saving their money, working with an HML, getting it from friends and family, but once you get your first rental prope...
Hello all,I currently have no experience in investments nor saved capital to speak of. I work for a storage corporation where I've been a property manger for several years and have gained a good amount of experience i...
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Hey folks! I've been lurking on the site for a few days, and listening to the podcasts for a month or so. I LOVE what is happening on this site and I'm excited to get connected with all of you.I am a new investor, ba...
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Hi, I'm a newbie to the industry, hoping to buy my first rental property this year. I'm considering using money from my 401k as a downpayment on an FHA loan. I want to househack a multi-family and live in it for a ...
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I saw on LinkedIn the other day that like 70% of syndications have less than 3 years of experience. WOW!
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Good morning! Great to be here.
Just obtained my first LTR and did a mild flip to improve some cosmetics. Before I advertise it I need to clear up some confusion so I can start on the right path. I realize the LL...
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Hello all, I'm needing to know if properties can be purchased from afar? I'm living in Abu Dhabi, UAE and properties are in Texas (where I'm from). I have someone in the area for helping with inspections. Thanks.
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So I have been reading up a lot on syndication lately and getting familiar with the process. I have done a lot of reading and learning and I feel pretty comfortable with the overall structure and the way these deals a...
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BP,
Well next week will be officially 7 months in the trenches real estate and I will officially be at 27 units.
2 six units
1 five unit
1 four unit
1 three unit
1 duplex
1 single family only thing not bought this y...