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Well I have some exciting news, I got my very first property under contract yesterday!!! The last 5 months of just education through bigger pockets, youtube, many books, and Sean Terry's free podcast have prepared me ...
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Just wondering what everyone's opinions are on investing out of state with Turnkey companies. There are pros & cons like any type of investing, but it seems like if you find a good one to add to your team it can ...
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If properties double in value every 5 years or appreciate by 8-10% if it's the right area do property values just go up infinitely? If a house in Seattle is worth 2M in 2023 and is only 2000 square feet in a good neig...
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The rules of investment of changed. The US dollar is at risk and the element of cash reserves essentially losing value should be beginning to factor into long term investment strategies. News and political affiliation...
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Houston investors... I currently own 4 SFRs in the Houston area. I was very lucky and walked away with minimal damage following Harvey. But I'm wondering whether this should be a wake-up call to get flood insurance ...
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I own a property with two duplexes and a house that are all on the same water meter. I spoke to the utility company and they said to split it up and put an individual meter on each unit would cost at most $8000. I a...
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I know your supposed to keep working and keep chugging forward but after 3 years of hearing "NO" from banks I am feeling really frustrated. How do you keep motivated to continue when continually getting denied. :(
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Recently, I've been experiencing some confusion as it relates to cash flow, expenses, and the concept of self-sustaining properties.At some indeterminate point in the future, I want to have replaced my monthly w2 inco...
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I am a brand new Realtor and aspiring investor in Los Angeles. I'm currently self-educating and would like some tips on things that have worked or haven't worked for people when they were starting out, preferably adv...
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2011 has been off to a chaotic start on the BP forums, as there has been a LOT of infighting, bickering, whining, and battling - especially centered around our political forums.
In the 6 years that I've been running ...