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Hi!I am looking at real estate investing to reduce my tax liability and generate passive income. I have a 401K plan which I have been maxing out annually. My company matches 4% of the first 6% contributed. I have use...
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Hi, I recently turned 18 years old, live in NJ and I'm looking to become a full time real estate investor. I'll tell you guys a little about myself and my current financial situation. I found out about real estate ...
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Hey everyone, I am a newbie here. I currently live in Brooklyn, NY but I am considering to move to Albany, NY with my wife and my daughter maybe within 8-12 months. What caught my attention about Albany is that House...
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Hi. Im trying to buy my first investment property in downtown San Diego . Does anyone have any advice. Is that a good location?
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Hey everyone. I did a lot of research on BP about direct mail before I started my own campaigns last November. I figured some people might get some value if I posted the results so far. I'll appreciate any comments o...
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I own one rental property now, with plans to add more in the future. So far it's been a little bumpy, but I'm learning. I'd like to hear from those of you that own a bunch of rentals (my definition of a bunch would ...
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Hello all - I've been a long term reader of the Bigger Pockets forums but never posted. I'm writing today to see if anyone in the space has any alternate ideas for how I could be treating my portfolio. Current Portf...
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Hi BP
I'm curious what your buy hold strategy is?
How do you evaluate your deals?
What is your exit plan?
Cash or finance. How does that change you strategy?
Cash flow, break even, wait for appreciation?
I'm looki...
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This is a sample with a 4.5% rate 30 year fixed payment qualification includes tax and insurance and $500 in borrower monthly debt (car, credit cards...) DTI ratios at 43% after Jan 10 and 50% before Jan 10
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Gonna start by saying to just typed up a super detailed post explaining everything in my head, then I accidentally clicked the power button on this chromebook and deleted it all; so bare with me on the spark notes ver...