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I've been watching the YouTube videos for a while and finally decided to join here. I've been a truck driver for over 13 years and am looking at getting into rental properties as a way out of the trucking lifestyle.Wi...
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I am starting this thread to document my experience with a self-directed IRAI have an IRA that has been invested in stocks and bonds since I rolled an old 403(b) into this IRA about 10 years ago. It always underperfor...
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Hello everyone , i would like to make my unit section 8 .i have contact city of Chicago they phone is disconet . i contact and send a email to cha i didt get answer too. The web side its hard to navigate and find inst...
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I have one more, seems like I am full of questions
I have a town close to me that is smaller, not much there; real estate is still relatively economical compared to the DFW Metroplex. Right now, there is major renov...
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Hello everyone, love this site. I'm proof up by my lender to do my first investor so I'm the exit buyer, and my best friend found a great deal at $22/sqft on a home that's 4000 sqft of living space, and place the...
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I am new to the site, and I am looking at attempting to flip my first home. I was wondering if there is a difference between a commercial loan and a hard money loan, any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Hello,I recently came across a few companies that raise capital by using a "crowd funding" approach. A couple examples are the DiversyFund and realtyshares. Basically, they list all of their current projects and then ...
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Anyone familiar with Response.com and have feedback. They are a REI training company. Just wondering best way to get interested buyers to market to. Any info welcomed.
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It's amazing to have BP with so much clarity given for free.Brand new from Katy, Texas. I'm in a unique situation (like everyone else). I'm in the middle of opening a new (2nd) business, have a decent income, and tons...
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Hey all,I'm looking to buy a 2, 3, or 4 family property in or around Nashua/southern NH to live in and manage in 2016. Currently learning as much as I can before I do that.