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Hi,I was reading an article a few days ago that said 40% of Americans can't come up with $400 if they had an emergency. I couldn't believe almost half the country is that broke. The median household income is 60k, so ...
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I have my real estate license, I study the market. I read all the great investing books, I listen to the bigger pockets podcast religiously. I am so ready to let our money work for us, instead of us working for our m...
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I started off as a Police Officer at 22yrs old. While doing that I purchased my first home at 23yrs old. I bought a double home. Here in Cleveland that consists of an apartment on the bottom and an apartment above th...
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I'm in the process of closing on my first property. I plan to be self managed. It's a 3 unit that is currently fully occupied. All tenants are on month to month agreements which means that it's possible for me to need...
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Those that actually read news and watch actual news programs (doesn't include NBC and msnbc) have heard the tape of Obama "loves re-distribution". WH has admitted tape is accurate, but andrea mitchell says nbc can't v...
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Hi, Folks,Want to solicit some input on doing new developments using modular construction.Just to make sure we're on the same page, let me define the distinction:Manufactured homes:Delivered to the final site in a com...
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BiggerPockets Community,This is directed at those of you who are interested in the 203K loan. Done one or more 203K loans? Great! Share a success or horror story!Never done one? Also great! Hopefully my post can get...
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So I've been slogging through a 3-month rehab and rent house for the past 6 weeks. Condensing a large project in half as a DIY beaver that likes to build his OWN dam is not recommended. I took on a frantic timeline ...
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I have been working in the automotive industry as mechanic for the last 12 years. I like what I do and I'm good at it, but it's time to get out. SO long story short I'm getting my real estate license. I'm going to b...
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What are the medium and long term effects of the pandemic on the note business?My thoughts:Our business is not going away. There were lots of reasons this was a good business before and there will be for the future. D...