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I'm curious to see how others got involved in real estate investing. How old were you when you started researching/learning? How long was it until you purchased your first property? Second? etc. What is your "go to" p...
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Just giving input to an investor putting their plans together on a new location. Thought I would share. I am not showing their original comments, so some of my comments might seem out of the blue.Our security guy ju...
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Hello hello!My name is Ryan. This is my adventure through the trials and tribulations of my real estate investing business. I began with absolutely zero knowledge, and this live diary will chronicle my expected mistak...
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My son is going to college and will live on campus. He wants to sell his car. We probably can get 6K for it. I am telling him to keep it because he only has 2 years left in college. In 2 years he won't be able to buy ...
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Hi everyone, Just went under contract on a 3/3 in Perdido Key, Pensacola, FL and am setting up a STR for the first time. Any recommendations on interior/exterior design, photos, and overall setup is greatly appreciat...
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I was reading chapter 7 of Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and he was discussing about the lack of balance in new investor's lives. I'm definitely living the lack of balance. I feel like I'm constantly running from o...
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A fascinating article (by, it is worth noting, an LA-based writer.)http://www.newgeography.com/content/004792-the-rus...
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I've read several BP books, and other a like...and there is constantly the "House Hacking" strategy involving duplex's and triplex's. I realize the serious advantage to starting out like this, but haven't been able t...
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I am looking to invest in my first turnkey property. I have a competitive advantage in Texas, so I would like to invest in that state. I’m not concerned with making the most money out of my first investment, but rathe...