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so I'm delving into my first deal, I just got approved for 220k on a zero down VA loan. I have not looked yet, just starting out, but I have a strong interest in multi family housing, living in one and renting out the...
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Hi everyone,I have a renter currently that says he is wanting to get a dog for service purposes to treat PTSD. However, he states that he wants to get it as a puppy and put it through training to become a service anim...
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I've seen a couple of sex offender threads recently, and saw several people mention that a landlord can be responsible if they knowingly rent to someone and they re-offend.Attorneys of BiggerPockets, is this true?
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My wife and I own and operate 23 senior living communities (assisted living, memory care, and independent living) across Colorado and we are now expanding into Arizona. I've often had people ask if they can invest to...
My wife and I are new to the idea of investing in real estate, where should we start our learning? (E.g. what books, classes, seminars, etc. should we start with?) We have read some, and listened to a few of the BP po...
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If I buy and sell houses(flip) as a full time job, do I pay capital gains taxes? I read somewhere if it can be proven as a full time commitment and its the only source of income I make, the capital gains taxes are inc...
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I am a brand new Realtor and aspiring investor in Los Angeles. I'm currently self-educating and would like some tips on things that have worked or haven't worked for people when they were starting out, preferably adv...
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Given how much knowledge and expertise we have in this forum, I thought I'd pose this question to any/all who wish to chime in:
Why Are Some Real Estate Investors More Successful Than Others?
A very broad question, ...
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Hey everyone,We are a young family (8yo and 10yo), and are looking to move to the Twin Cities. My wife's sister lives in town and we want to join them. We also want to take the opportunity to start investing, and hous...
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Hi Folks,
I've been an avid listener of the podcast and looking to getting into investment properties this year. As someone who is new to investment, I had a couple of questions to the community:- Which location do I...