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Hello BP,I am in a quandary and would appreciate some input from the group. I have about $250k saved at the moment. My quandary is on how I should use my funds. Currently, I am renting a place from a very good friend ...
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I am a real estate investor interested in investing in Memphis, Tennessee, and seeking advice and guidance on the best ways to invest in this market.
I have done some research, and I know that Memphis has a g...
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I am a new member of this platform and a student of investing in real estate investing. The only property I own is my home, and would like to take the next step and look at investment properties. I am 59 years old a...
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Hey everyone, I’m a new investor ready to get my first deal and wanted other opinions on several different directions I could go with my first purchase.
My Goals: start out with a focus on LTRs with SFHs, self-manag...
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Hello all,
I am new real estate investor that has yet to purchase his first property. Due to a very high entry level in my home state (Long Island, New York), I have turned to look at out of state markets, particularl...
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First time investor here! I am in the research process for a multi-family unit. My primary goal is cashflow so looking for an asset that works and is also in a growing area.
What are your tips on finding and evaluat...
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Me and my wife are aiming to start our real estate investing journey with our first house around June/July in the Lehigh Valley area. We are planning to live in one unit and rent the other half out of a duplex, then r...
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Hello,I live in a mountain west state, not California. Cash flow is hard to come by and I have considered looking elsewhere in more affordable states. I could come up with a down payment for an investment property in ...
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I am new to the real estate investing space and was wondering how do you go about researching the best areas to purchase properties? Also if you have any areas you recommend and why I appreciate that. Thanks in advance!