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Hello BP!I just have a simple question for you all. What was the last thing that you did, heard, read, ect that finally made you start your first deal? I'm interested to see what was the last thing that pushed you t...
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I am new to investing and I'm looking to get someone to help guide me. I'm not afraid to fail but I am afraid that I'll fail because of a stupid mistake that I could have avoided. What pitfalls have you encountered t...
Looks like some markets are begining to feel the effects of higher interest rates, a "non-recession" recession, and loss of confidence in the job market. I'm sure it's just temporary & will heal like pulling a sca...
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I have a tax basis of $150,000 on a rental property that I am selling. I am under contract to sell the property for $215,000, of which after closing, I will realized $200,000. I have no debt on the property, I own i...
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I been seeing alot of people criticize people but yet charge thousands of dollars for helpIf someone wants to invest out of state let them! and if you have something to say make sure its positive and not negative. Sam...
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If you're a real estate agent, why do you think this many agents struggled in 2023?Source: https://www.alignable.com/forum/new-2023-rent-delinquency-re...
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Every recession needs a cause. Maybe this could be it.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/18/opinion/wall-street-risk-debt.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage
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Why can a mortgage be only 50% of your income? For many, we pay 90% or more towards rent. Why so strict for a mortgage?Seems like the system is designed to make you fail...
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How are things going in the slimy world of Sub-To investing these days?
I've heard that a lot of the Sub-To deals that the bank's have previously turned a blind eye to are having their Due On Sale Clauses enforced no...
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Most partnerships DON’T work because the partners go into the partnership for the WRONG reasons. Partnering between two people both with no or limited experience; both with no or limited capital, or because they’re “...