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Aristotle once said, “The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.” So how would Aristotle classify the idea of working with family? Is it wise, or just asking for a lot of pain? Only you can deci...
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FRAUDSTER ALERT... watch out for Justin Nguyen in Florida, stealing lenders $ for his own gambling addiction. BE CAREFUL LENDERS & BROKERS Everyone wants to be an EMD lender or Transactional Lender…but here is a ...
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I invest with a buy and hold strategy in two very different markets, about 100 miles apart, and we're analyzing where to put our money next.
Our first SFR is in an inner suburb of KC, a fantastic location for...
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Hey BP world!
I'm a senior at Binghamton University and love the area. I am originally from Westchester, NY but the market down there is way too hot to get into. I live in the West Side of Binghamton but am very int...
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Hello BP community. My name is David Hayes, my day job is currently Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager for Procter & Gamble and I'm moonlighting as a real estate investor (and photographer...but that's anothe...
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HI BP team!
Newbie here, have been following BP on YouTube but finally decided to join the forum as well.
So here's my story. Bought a 1B/1br/1parking condo in downtown Honolulu, HI for around $357,000 with a VA lo...
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Alright so let me give everyone a little background. I'm 28 years old, I have been working for a large retail company for almost 7 years now. I got married 2 years ago. Me and my wife were able to purchase a property ...
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When we talk about investing, there are two important components. First you want return of your money, then you want a return on your money. The return of your money bit is all about safety. Oddly enough, some ...
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Hello,We are under contract for a single family home that we bought that has a full kitchen downstairs with 2 non-conforming bedrooms, full bathroom, washer & dryer and living room area with a separate entrance (s...
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It's been awhile since I've been on here! Curious thoughts on Las Vegas market - I'm looking for a live-in home... Little background. Had owned a So Cal condo and a bad investment in a remote TN property that unfor...