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Hi Everyone, I'm a new member from Concord (East Bay Area) CA. I've been lurking on this site for a few months now, reading books and listening to podcasts every day. I think I finally have a good base of information ...
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I'm looking at getting my RE (sales?) license in Columbus ohio. My goal is to get the broker license to build my RE company. Starting out, what are the annual dues (mls access and such) for a RE agent? Once you take ...
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Hey BP peers! When does this RE stuff actually become passive income? It’s been a trying month for sure. I work that full time job, manage 29 doors, and flip for profit and debt reduction. But, on April 12th I get a c...
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Hey All! It's been a while since I've posted here, but I thought this would be a good place to come for some input. I've been a member for coming up on two years, and have been investing in real estate for a while lon...
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Hey everyone,
I wanted to reach out to the community to ask for your thoughts and strategies on how to legally deny "fake ESA's." As ESA's become more and more popular, it seems like many people are taking advantag...
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Hi All, Yesterday I officially wired a check to close on a SFR rental unit, my first, and now Im going through the range of emotions. I figured maybe writing it out would be a little therapy for me, Im sure Im not alo...
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Knock Knock
Who's there?
Pro.
Pro who?
...
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Seriously?
Pro who?
You don't know about the BiggerPockets Pro accounts?
And you call yourself...
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I often get people asking me about what investment strategy they should implement, but the answer is always the same. Investing in real estate is a personal endeavor. You have your own unique skills abilities and you...
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Hey BP,
I have an apartment building that I own in Montana, where it snows often in the winter. I have an offer from a tenant to shovel the sidewalk and small parking area for $100 per month. I would still charge...
I’m 17 years old. I want to get into real estate. What’s the first steps I should take?