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Hey everyone, long time listener, poster and reader - first time investor. I have been in the analysis paralysis state for a solid year. I get super close to making a move and back off when it's time to put pencil to ...
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Blogger Andrew MacDonald, yesterday posted an article on the BiggerPockets Blog that is an absolute MUST READ for anyone considering spending their money on a real estate guru.
The article breaks down both the typica...
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I'm a newbie and I'm just getting started. What are you thoughts on getting a condo as your first property? After listening to a few podcasts, it seems like a good idea to stay away from them due to HOA fees. Is there...
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Hello BP members. Just want to thank you all for posting such great information. With my research and help from you all I was able to get ny very first home under contract within 3 weeks of me learning and still learn...
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Hello BP,I am going to do this thread as a thank you to all the help I have recieved from others on this site, and I am hoping it will help others to see me go through this process.Intitial closing and lessons learned...
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I wanted to get the BP community's take on driving luxury vehicles...
Do you think they send a negative message when meeting with renters or sellers? Do they hurt your negotiating power?
I tend to thin...
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I think it would be cool for everyone who's actively
investing to talk about what their doing in this market and
what's wording today...
I'll start...
I've found the pre-foreclosure market to be a waste of
time. Ev...
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Hey all, I have a simple question.
I want to purchase an REO as an investment property but I'm not sure of the process. Do I need to be sure to tell the bank that it's going to be a rental or does it matter? I plan ...