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Economic Update
(Monday, September 14, 2020)
A majority of Los Angeles households face serious financial problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Latinos and Black residents bearing the brunt of the economic pa...
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What is your definition of a "REAL ESTATE INVESTOR"? I'd like to see how youBP members define yourselves. Who do you think you are? It may sound profound or egotistical it will make a differnce in your outlook as to w...
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Does anyone have experience investing in Albuquerque? I'm concerned with the high level of crime and people not paying their rents on time. Is there a certain area you suggest over others?I currently live in Sherman O...
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Hello! I'm so happy to have stumbled upon BP through the Madfientist podcast and now, I'm addicted to listening to all of the BP podcast! My husband and I are in our late 30's and are about 4-5 years away from reachi...
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This was my first investment property. At 25 years old, I did my first investment with 2 years of real estate experience. Knock on wood, I am doing well with it but wanted to share my numbers and see if I could get so...
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Hello BP! I need some consolation, wisdom, and maybe pizza.My dad just completed his first flip. After all was said and done, he lost over $3k. We're not white collar people, so $3k is a lot to us. I tried telling him...
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Hey folks, well I think (hope) I finally found one that will work for our first deal. We are still in negotiations, and I could use any suggestions you fine folks would have. Couple top-of-mind questions I have:1. Doe...
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I've got a pretty unique and fortunate opportunity that I'm thinking about and I'd love some insights.My parents own a vacation cabin near Leavenworth, WA, with about 500 feet of usable riverfront. It's about 3 hours ...
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I'm kind of thinking out loud on this post, and have shared it with some people in real life, but none with real estate experience.
My duplex was supposed to close on the 9th, but as of this morning, is still...
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How do people feel about section 8 tenants??