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As a new investor who has spent the last two years reading, listening, and learning about real estate investing, it's an interesting time to be getting started. I have asked a few investors this question, but with eve...
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I did it. I took the leap. With only 4 rental units (2 SFRs and 1 duplex), I quit my six-figure job in pharmaceutical sales, got my real estate license, and moved my family back to Florida. How did I get here? I'd say...
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Hi! My spouse and I are trying to figure out our next steps and would appreciate any advice. We are new to real estate investing and trying to figure out if it would be better to buy a home in our area or focus on bui...
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Hi EveryoneI'm new to real estate investing and this is also my first forum post on BP. I purchased land about 6 months ago and my goal is to develop the land. More specifically, I want to build my own home. I've gott...
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I had this thought as I am house hacking (Syracuse NY) and want to make my unit nice with some upgrades. I am curious on people's thoughts on this topic.Should you or should you not make your apartment that much diffe...
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Hey everyone, my name is Kenny Schumacher and I'm a new investor living in San Jose, CA. I purchased my first residential rental property in Huntsville, AL in May 2019, which was initiated after meeting an investor du...
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My wife and I are extremely grateful for @Jay Hinrichs deciding to partner with us on this. We know that it’s a huge opportunity for us and those of you following this project. The Duplex: I will be updating this thre...
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Hi All,I am currently exploring investing/buying a unit in Tulum, Mexico. Any advice or things to look out for would be greatly appreciated! I will likely buy with cash and not hold a mortgage. If you have invested in...
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I have around $250k to play with, and I'm considering buying notes off FCI. Can anyone tell me what I'm missing? Many of the 1st position notes (non-performing) sell for a fraction of the value of the property. It s...
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My wife and I had been interested in purchasing a rental property for about a year with the intent of making this a business. She's a teacher, I'm an engineer and we have little faith in the future of Social Security ...