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Hi,
I am new to posting on BP, but have been a fan for years. I am now ready to get started learning about investing in real estate, using my self directed IRA account. I already have an account through a company cal...
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My name is Rich
I am a very green newbie trying to learn how to become a successful Buy and Hold investor (rental properties).
I would like to begin purchasing multi-unit homes for rental purposes. I am feverishily ...
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My big goal is to use REI to help propel our family into financial independence (and work-optional) life. I am married and have two kids and we've owned our home here in Fort Collins, CO since 2018. We purchased a lo...
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Hi BP members, I have a tenant that has called me to report what he believes to be a mold issue that is causing him to be sick. Now I have checked the plumbing and found no issues and I normally am pretty dil...
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Finally got an offer accepted on a duplex and I contacted a home inspector to schedule inspection. He inspected the property two weeks ago for a cash buyer that ended up not working out. I still want to meet him there...
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Hey everyone! My name is Knox and I am a student-athlete at the University of Alabama. I have been reading on the BiggerPockets forums for a while but never created an account. I've been following the podcasts and oth...
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Greetings all,Newbie to the site and real estate. Within 12 months (plenty of time) I plan to buy in Abilene Texas. I am trying to find out what the desirable neighborhoods are in that city. I want to start looking in...
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Got a call from a tenant telling me that a blade on her ceiling fan flew off and almost hit her. I apologized but went silent when she said she wanted to be compensated for the mishap. I told her we would talk about i...
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Hello Everyone!My name is Ian Pitsenbarger and I am from the Great Smoky Mountains in East TN. I have lived in this area 20 years of my life (currently 22). I am brand spanking new to the real estate market. I was rea...
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Hey BP,About to finish my first BRRRR but need some help deciding whether to do a first position HELOC or Cash out refi.-Bought house free and clear for 190000-Rehab was 100000-Appraised for 345000 (275000 80% LT )I’m...