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I'd like to start an open discussion on a topic that is near and dear to my heart: fear of risk. I have struggled with this my whole life, and am kinda getting sick of this fear I have, so I've been taking steady step...
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What would be your first investment?Would you buy and hold a solid 1-4 multi unit?Try a fix and flip?Or other?I'm trying to plan for my first investment. My long term goals are monthly income producing properties so o...
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This is what they say they do and how the do it. I would like to get into apartment complex ownership, but I have never done this before, I have only done SFH. They basically say they handle everything from locating t...
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Pre approve mortgage application150K loan amount30 Fix5.75% rateCHASE EXCELLENT CREDIT. NO DEBT.Is this interest rate good or should I keep shopping? Today is May 31st. Thanks ahead of time for responding.
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If this is a dumb idea, please call me out on it. My wife and I are thinking about making our first home a multi family home (duplex to fourplex range), and I'm wondering what the best financing option would be. In my...
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Recently my Wife and I relocated to help in a family business, she quit her job as a Pharmacist, and I continue to invest, her new position, is not w-2 income based its more equity building vs income, we have 18 renta...
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Hey Everyone!I'm Jose Alvarado, I live in San Francisco, and I'm a new member to BiggerPockets. I've been listening to the podcasts for a while now and I'm finally ready to take action. I just purchased the Pro Member...
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I have been reading for a while and I am ready to take the plunge, but I have several options and dont know which to chose. I have 100K in cash and own my current home with no mortgage, value about 150K. I am closin...
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Just wanted everyone to know that it is possible to succeed in the flipping business. Most of you saw my thread on my first flip. Since then I have gone from doing one property to now having four properties in vario...
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Hey All,I recently purchased a duplex that I am house hacking in Austin, TX. So far, it's been a good decision in that I've been able to learn landlord basics, how to do a cosmetic rehab, and live extremely cheaply. W...