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Can someone set me straight on why I would want to use a self-directed IRA for REI when, as I understand it, does not offer tax benefits or liquid cash flow?
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Hello BP forums!
First post here and I am completely new to real estate investing.
I live in Connecticut and I have settled on wanting my first investment to be in Connecticut. This is currently the only thing I am ...
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Hi! I'm debating on how much to update before trying to rent. I "think" I can get $2700-$2900 for monthly rent (if I'm off I'm open to suggestions PLEASE!) Will it still rent when the interior is in original 70s condi...
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Looking at a duplex. It is in a good school district and good neighborhood. The asking price is $247k. My realtor said it is not unreasonable to offer $230k. Judging from videos property is in good condition. No major...
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thinking out loud...
your first $1 BILLION
list items that you could possibly export that could fit into these categories
1 BIL people x $1 each
or 100 MIL people x $10 each
or 10 MIL people x $100 each
or 1MIL peop...
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Just closed today on a BRRRR property in Richmond, Virginia. Bought this one with three partners @Elan Radbil, @Ben Hutto and @Jake Guhy using a commercial line of credit.Purchase price: $95,000 4bd/3baRehab budget: $...
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Hi guys,
Im planning to build a driveway in my triplex here in Connecticut, there's plenty space and I have all the permits to do it.
Now, the topic it's on how much would you charge per space, or would you include...
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I'm an oil and gas analyst turned RE agent I'm writing a book and starting a vlog just on my FB to try and educate people on both mindset of being an investor and what one needs to do to be able to effectively start t...
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For those who do not know me, I have been predominantly focusing on rehab flips for the past 2 years here in my own backyard (Southern CA). In that time, I have been very successful and chose to make this my focus bec...
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Welcome to my real estate journey! I am a single mom have a full time job as a plan builder for the health Insurance industry I was introduced to real estate investing by my dad who had asked me to help renovate his...