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Hi BP friends!
I was wondering how do you determine "good" vs "bad" private lenders? I am not in a need for financing at this point... But just curious for the future. There are ton of people here and there offering t...
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Hello out there this feels really weird!I have sent emails and conversed over the web but not like this.I am new to investing. I haven't bought a investment property yet.I live in western ky from what I am gathering t...
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Hello everyone,My name is Marci. I'm from Missouri. I am a total newbie to real estate I haven't made a purchase. I've had a interest in real estate for many years. Over ten years ago I attended real estate school and...
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Hello,
To make a long story short, I am considering an office in a new urban market on the east coast, and would like to hear your thoughts as to your typical wholesale spreads.
As part of business planning I'd like...
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I was curious about what everyone's thoughts were on Oil and Gold.
With Gold around $800/ounce and Oil around $100/barrel . . . is there any stopping these commodities?
How high do you think they will go and why?
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Through inheritance, we have received two vacant lots in Huntington Beach, California. The two lots are adjacent to each other. Each lot is about 7,400 sq ft and were each appraised for just under $800K. Nearby homes ...
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Investment Info:
Retail other investment in Portland.
Purchase price: $100,000
Cash invested: $10,000
My business partner and I bought a massage therapy clinic and a teahouse on 1/29/2020.
It's been...
Hi Everyone! I'm Vinay, a relatively amateur real estate investor. I have bought, rented, and sold a couple residential properties in and around San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and currently own a few residential propert...
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What are some of the best books on explaining the terms of real estate simply?
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Hi everyone!Im new to the bigger pockets forum and this is my first post!I am looking to diversify cash into real estate for the purpose of building long term equity (horizon 15 years) and generating dividends (rental...