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Hi Bigger PocketsI really enjoy reading the forum, blog, as well as BP books by Brandon Turner and Trench. I enjoy trying to figure out what strategies will work best for me.It does seem like many members here are al...
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How It All BeganSo, picture this: it’s 2024, and I’m 26 years old, stepping into South Florida like I’m starring in my own “rags-to-riches” reality show. By August 2023, I packed up my introverted self, moved to parad...
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My "net" income for one of my rentals was $330 before PITI, PM fees ate $140 of that. NET was reduced by 43%. Consider that the next time you think someone else can manage better than you.
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Hi All,I have been lurking the forums for a while now and I appreciate the wealth of information provided by everyone, however I have not been able to form a plan that I am 100% confident going forward with.I'll give ...
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Hello Real Estate enthusiasts,I'm from LA, currently living on Oahu, and selling roofing services for a living. I'm married, no kids, and have a bachelors degree in accounting. I don't own any real estate yet but woul...
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OK, I KNOW that I will get in a lot of trouble for this post. I had to leave the house before posting this because my wife is going to kill me…. so I may need a place to sleep tonight 😬😬
However, I am continuin...
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Which one do you guys prefer? Rental or Flipping? or both? I am new to REI and im just trying to get a sense of the two.
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How heavy is your wealth tilted to real estate?I’ve been thinking about this lately. About 80% of my net worth is invested in real estate, real estate syndications, real estate notes or REITs. Now that I’m in my ear...
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I'm looking at more and more syndication investments, because it is a personal interest of mine.
And it really rubs me the wrong way when a syndicator puts together a deal in a way that has very little of their own ...
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My husband and I are being given a lump sum of money from the passing of a family member. We are thinking of buying a small condo in the Destin, FL or Gulf Shores, AL area... we prefer Destin. This would not be a posh...