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I am getting ready to purchase my first rental property in Oklahoma City, OK and I’m looking at an home that is priced under $80,000.I plan to put 25% down to get the best rate.I’m from California and haven’t run into...
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Hello Everyone,
My background in real estate is very limited. I met a man here in Tallahassee (randomly in a subway while I was waiting for my car to be repaired) who referred me to the Bigger Pockets Podcast. I've...
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So I am meeting with someone about Real Estate Investing next Saturday. Im excited and nervous, and I dont want to waste the person's time. What should I prepare myself with? What types of questions should I ask? etc.
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Hello Bigger Pockets!My name is Ben, and I'm looking to begin my real estate investing career. I want to use real estate investing to diversify my savings and develop passive income streams, and hope to have fun and l...
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This is a question I've been asking this question for the past few year, and honestly I don't feel any closer to an answer. Yeah there are tons of things you can do for people, but I'm talking about truly adding more ...
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Good Afternoon BP! I've been away from the forum for a few weeks, but have still been reading, listening, and otherwise studying up. A recent (really positive) change in circumstances has me moving overseas in the c...
People are trading homeownership for rental properties in large scores.For the last decade the number of renter households has been on the rise. A Housing Vacancy Survey found that between 2005 and 2015, the market ex...
I am looking to purchase a duplex. I am pre-approved for a conventional loan by my lender. My original plan was to move into one side of the duplex and rent the other side and rent my current house. By moving in it le...
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In today’s episode, we’ll tackle the intrinsic link between the pursuit of financial independence and the founding principles of the United States.
The link between the pursuit of happiness, financial freedom, and re...
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Hi there,Can someone recommend a mortgage banker or lender (no brokers, please) in the Triangle area?Thanks!