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Hey everyone I am brand new to investing. I want to get into single family buy and hold. I have been listening to B.P podcast and others for about 6 months, I am really excited to start my hand in it. A little about m...
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I keep hearing about how the rich file bankruptcy not because they are in trouble but as a strategic way to build more wealth. For example Donald Trump, Rich Dad's Robert Kiyosaki, 50 cent, Henry Ford even Walt Disney...
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I had a rental application from someone with poor credit. She furnished paystubs showing a very handsome salary and was more than qualified, willing to make two months security deposit and start the lease immediately ...
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Hello, I just finished "The Book on Rental Property Investing". I enjoyed reading the book, I found it very inspiring and informative and I appreciate how the book shows you real world examples on how you can build yo...
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When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...
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Hello Everyone,
I am looking for some advice on how to proceed with my first home purchase.
My girlfriend and I are looking to purchase a duplex in Wisconsin. I graduated from college in May of 2012. I ...
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Hi everyone I need some help and your opinion on this. Please educate me and leave any suggestion or comment for me. if you think any section or step is useless please tell me. and if you think I need more detail in a...
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Hey everyone!My wife and I are very young (both 21) and we have our first baby due in October. To make a long story short: I am wanting to get a headstart on real estate investing. As of now, I am really thinking it i...
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I have a unit in a tri-plex that is available to rent. I had a tenant call to see the property. Everything seemed good, they looked good and showed up on time to the showing. The only problem is when I sent them over ...
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I'll try to be brief, lol.I'm trying to get prepped a bit before seriously looking for my first deal (wholesale or flip). Background:I cannot get any first time home buyer breaks and can't house hack. I have no high v...