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Read through the forums but looking for current advice on a strong argument for choosing rentals over non-qualified stocks over the long term. The biggest differences I can see would be the rental 1031 to avoid taxes ...
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Determination is KEY! Just over 2 weeks ago I had an accumulated debt of over 18 grand. Most of it I accumulated through retail credit cards and small banking loans I had so easily been given right after my 18th birt...
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Hello all! I was just thinking before I go to a new small bank and inquire about financing and opening new accounts, how important are the clothes I wear? Let me tell you about my everyday work attire, I’m blue collar...
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Hi BP family! I’m looking to invest in short term and long term rentals in Virginia. Can you share you experience and recommendations for the following areas:Luray, VARileyville, VAFront Royal, VAWinchester,VAShenando...
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I am using the BP rental calc to evaluate properties for potential rental performance. What numbers is everyone using for their expenses?I am using:Vacancy- 6%-8% this gives me one months rent at 8% or just enough to ...
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I know a person who has about 140k to invest. This person has an interest in rental properties and flipping houses. If they want to make a living off passive income from real estate, how do you think they should get s...
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I'm interested in hearing what new wholesalers, or those that are thinking about entering this business, are most concerned with, or struggle with the most. Some suggestions below...
1. marketing - finding motivated...
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Hi everyone. I'm new to BP and new to REI in general. I'm looking to do my first deal and currently have an offer in a 6-unit multi-family house. Seller asking $140k with gross profit of $31k and net with $19k(w/o dep...
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Hey I’m seventeen years old and trying to figure out what to do with my money. I make upwards of 10k a year from a w2 job and save every penny. I want to own a multi-family house in my college town by the time I am 20...