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Hello everyone,I'm a young aspiring real estate investor looking to complete my first deal! At this point I am considering both options (in state & out of state) investing and am trying to weigh out my options on ...
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I'm new to bigger pockets and would like advice on what steps I should take next. I am a new engineer making 76k/yr start. My wife is a psych tech making 45k/yr. Credit score 800.We started out with our first purchase...
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Hello BiggerPockets!I'm exploring the possibility of getting a 10-unit apartment building. With that in mind, I'm wondering if I should get an LLC.Benefits of LLC:1. If I live in the property, I, Jared, can rent from ...
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I was recently reminded of a post @Arianne L. did on her success in real estate and when I went to that post again I saw how many people had been affected by it, so inspiring! Then I just happened to look at how many...
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Hi BP,
This one is for investors that had purchased properties in last 2 years. How are you guys preparing for a possible market collapse?. For example in my area I've seen SFH the were sold in 2012-2013 for as low as...
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yep, about a foot of water in my basement apartment in my triplex. Called the flood insurance company, but my deductible is fairly high ($5k) so I'm looking to still do this cleanup on the cheap. Anybody have any good...
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Since I personally don't like the word newbie...I will use the word neophyte-a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. Many times it is used in a religious context and one could argue that real estate is a r...
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What is your best method, tool, resource for finding deals in todays climate? One of the biggest challenges I hear today from investors is finding deals (the right deals), what are you doing to overcome this hurdle?
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Hello BP....I'm looking to purchase property in Newark, NJ...I'm from NYC so for me, this is right next door. Can anyone let me know what neighborhoods to stay away from? Thanks.