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Hi BP world! I am new to this community so hopefully I posted this in the right category.I am looking to take RE classes but trying to determine if the school I'm interested in is too much. I see a deal on Groupon for...
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Hi! I'm James. This is my first post on BP!! I'm in grad school In Seattle and working full time to pay my way through. I'm brand new to real estate investing. Just finished Rich Dad Poor Dad and totally changed m...
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Hey Guys, I’m newer to Bigger Pockets. I’ve listened to some webinars and podcasts and I’m interested in investing in the western suburbs of Chicago Illinois in Dupage County. Specifically the areas of Lombard 60148 a...
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Hello BiggerPockets, I've decided to pursue getting my Real Estate License (Sales Associate) and was wondering where you as investors/realtors have decided to go for your pre-license requirements and what brought y...
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Im planning to buy an SFH or townhome and convert it from 2 to 3 bedroom for a forced appreciation. What are upcoming neighborhoods on Eastside or otherwise? Which areas should i completely avoid?My budget is 700k. Il...
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Hi BiggerPockets Community! Happy New Years! I currently live in Bergen county and am trying to live in one of the units and rent out the other unit. Looking for a safe neighborhood with the ease of renting out at min...
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Hello everyone,
I am experiencing the squeeze from institutional investors in areas where I typically invest and was considering Atlanta as my next option for picking up a couple of buy & hold properties with goo...
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Hey everyoneHere's my situation. I'm a young guy wanting to get into my first deal. I have some good starting capital (approx. 30k initially) to get started in my RE business.I'm likely dropping out of college because...
A friend and myself are deadest on achieving financial freedom. We do not want to be forced to work for the rest of our lives and instead want to build our wealth starting early. We are both 17 years old and a Seniors...
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22 years old. Graduating in the Fall with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Looking to get into real estate somehow and learning everything I can. Currently am working during my final internship but will not be as much wh...