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This recent article in Forbes argues that Data proves REITs are better than buying real estate: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcprosser/2017/07/1...I've been following Bigger Pockets and planning to buy my first rent...
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Has anyone lent to American Private Money Group, FMC Lending who operate out of Burlingame, CA? I'm considering lending to them for RE deals and would like to know if anyone has had any dealings with them. If so, how ...
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I had an idea the other day, and I was just trying to touch base to see how other people feel about it, basically it entails, having a friend or partner low ball a property harshly that way when you give your offer (w...
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This is my first time dealing with a short sale in which the owner on title is deceased. The owner's son is considered the executor of the estate, according to the bank, but there is no legal trust set up. We're clo...
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I have a pending deal set up and need info. I am knowledgeable in negotiating and closing short sales but in this case I am not sure about negotiating the deal as I am the buyer. The seller and I have already agreed t...
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I've been a member for nearly 6 months and I am now considering canceling my account. I've posted several times as and have made some connections however, I am not getting much in respect to actual value towards my b...
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Hello BP.I am looking to start out my investing career here in Broward, FL. My first investing is going to be a triplex, or fourplex. The only problem is that I always get negative cash flow on the properties I search...
Hello all,I wanted to pose the question to you all. Is Bigger Pockets actually making it harder for new investors to get started in real estate?To be honest, lately, I've been having this thought. Please allow me to...
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Background: We own a few rental properties, some being right next to each other on one road. Our commercial property we rent back to ourselves is one of them in this strand, so we know the surrounding neighbors fair...