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What I am about to reveal below is a chapter of my life that, truth be told - I am embarrassed about. However, I have decided to share my story to inspire and teach a lesson to all investors, specially newbie investor...
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It was 1961 when a very perceptive Cuban decided to leave his home as he saw the communist writing on the wall with the new government. With a wife and baby to support, this amazing man left everything...wealth, pare...
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I am new to Bigger Pockets but I have had quite a bit of experience in 4 1/2 years. Dropped out of college at 20 and bought one unit with 20% down in 2010. After that it was a snowball effect and I dove in head first....
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We have been investing for a number of years in KC and I have followed many of the success stories here on BP and thought I would contribute one of ours. Its quite long but I hope instructive.In late winter 2010 my p...
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Story time! I purchased a long term rental in 2020 and shortly after my first tenants lease was up I came to find out they up and left, breaking the lease, and leaving me with a ~$10K bill to get the home rent ready a...
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Last year I got my real estate license. I thought it would be a good idea to learn more about RE investing.
I can see how to be successful in this business. I actually get calls and I don't even do anything to genera...
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Hello! My name is Chez and am excited about BP and RE! I've been focused on being debt free and having a sizeable amount of savings. Now that I have that, I'm looking for opportunities to leverage my money and get to ...
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I am a new REI. l would like to know where are all the REI meetings and clubs. I live in kansas city, ks and do not mind traveling. I need to network with experienced wholesalers and other investors, so that l can sta...
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After a couple years of trying to get a BRRRR done, I finally accomplished this goal and wanted to share my experience!! This was after a ton of sifting through properties and being very very picky about what I would ...
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I’m sharing a great news! My Real Estate Journey made at night and weekend, allowed me to close my first deal!
December 2020, I officially closed my first investment real estate deal with my partners. It’s a 44 ...