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Hi, I'm 23 yrs old and have been trying to get started in real estate investing. But no luck. I know this wasn't going to be easy but it almost feels impossible. I finally tried to get pre qualified for a loan of abou...
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I have been involved with flipping properties since early 2000s. First subbing out as a carpenter for several local investors and builders. When the market dropped out in 2008. Everyone I knew including myself we...
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Would anyone recommend taking on properties only as you can afford to buy them cash? Or is taking on debt in order to secure new properties recommended.Currently I do not like debt because of the obvious cost of borro...
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Curious question. Wondering what the thoughts are out there about investors who are also renters. Anyone? We're looking at going back to renting yet, wish to continue on our investing ventures.
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I’m new to BP and am venturing into buy and hold REI with a skeptical spouse. He supports me using my inheritance funds for investing, but chooses not to participate himself because he lacks confidence in and understa...
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I am 16 years old and want get my real estate license at 18. Real estate is my passion and I dedicate time everyday to learning about it. I’m not sure if I want to go to college because I think those years could be be...
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Hello All,I've been involved in 2 out-of-state offers so far and feel like I've hit a wall in the areas I was planning to purchase a home/multi-family in. My primary question: Where would you / do you invest? Past exp...
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I’ve been convinced that I may have to start out in Real Estate by Wholesaling properties. However I’m very paranoid about following the law to the “T”, especially knowing full well I have Attention Deficit Disorder (...
Much ink has been spilled on the subject of Turnkey Companies. However, I do not think we have managed to identify top 5 Turnkey Companies in America. I know there are hundreds of companies - perhaps a good place to...
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We are in escrow on a duplex zoned R2 that has a detached garage that was converted into an additional unit without permits. The housing department states that it needs a new certificate of occupancy because it's no l...