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In July of 2008 my wife and I returned from over three years of living and teaching in Bangkok Thailand. Using the $30k that we had saved during that time I got certified with CrossFit and opened the first affilia...
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Hey everyone, My name is Maurice. I'm brand new to real estate and have never purchased any type of property before. I recently became interested in buying a home because I am currently living with my parents in a mul...
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I'm looking to get into real estate investing but I live in Los Angeles. Finding cashflow opportunities is next to impossible at this time, and even when you find decent looking numbers the sale price gets bid up way ...
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Hi Everyone, I am new to the bigger pockets community and want to get started in real estate investing and I am looking for any tips, advice, or guidance the community has to offer.I have been reading any book I can ...
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Hi guys and gals im super excited that i found this great fourm and even more excited that I get to be a part of it. my name is Shae Smith and I live in Portland oregon.
I'm a 23 year old who has alwyas had a love fo...
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I'm diving into the world of real estate investing, and I couldn't be more excited! As a seasoned real estate agent with five years of experience under my belt, I've had the privilege of guiding numerous clients throu...
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This may be a wacky question, especially considering I couldn't find any search results pertaining to this, but can you write off the cost of a pistol as a business expense? I own almost a dozen rentals in the Tri cit...
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Hi! Im a first time buyer, interested in closing on a multifamily in FL market particularly 1. Orlando 2. Tampa 3. Jacksonville. Strategy: buy and hold.
Florida for lower taxes, sunshine and close proximity to hospi...
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Hello, San Diego PM Company Owner here! Almost 7 months ago, I've started a property management company with a portfolio of 43 doors. (Multifamily, Single Family, and Vacation Rentals) Now that I've gotten my day to d...
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About three weeks ago I purchased my first property (distressed foreclosure) which I am currently making improvements to in order to get it rent ready. This property which is located where I currently live (Ohio), but...