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So big question here bigger pockets. I want to be a real estate investor. Do I have to get licensed as a real state agent ? What are the pros to having your license?
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Has anyone used Buildium landlord software? What do like like and dislike about the software? I am considering switching over to the software and would like to hear everyone’s input!
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I’m putting offers on house that need cosmetic repair and have to prioritize what to do 1st without running out of funds. Budgeted 10-15K. How would you start?
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Five years ago, my girlfriend and I began planning our dream to leave Los Angeles and travel throughout North America in a self-converted van. In September of 2020, we finally pulled the trigger on #vanlife and purcha...
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His Claim....Got this on my Facebook Feed so decided to hear if any one ever heard from this... what are the 5 proven facts???
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I am having coffee with a wealthy man who I know at least dabbles in REI as one source of income and was a successful business owner before retirement. The meeting is under the premise of "picking his brain" for infor...
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I've been using Property Radar for a few days. I've heard it referenced positively a number of times and have read a number of posts about it. If you use it yourself, could you provide a short list of niches that PR ...
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Ok here I am, a full year and a half into jumping into real estate. I am ready right now to put my first property under contract, but something is holding me back... fear. I am scarred shitless about putting my first ...
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Has anyone used a self-directed IRA to fund real estate deals? If so, what company would you recommend? And, has anyone had experience with Equity Trust out of West Lake, Ohio?