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Hello, I was curious who on here is working towards their first deal, and what kinds of hurdles they are personally experiencing in getting there.
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I've been investing for 8+ years now. Just read David Greene's BRRRR book. It really has me sold on a shift in mindset (to date I have been saving up, putting down 25% to buy properties at retail. It's been a slow pro...
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My situation is pretty simple.I'm currently 39 years old. I'm single with no kids or girlfriend. I've been busting my butt over the past several years and now have my home paid off. I have 3 bedrooms rented out and...
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Hello BP fam,
I'm having a hard time deciding where to build my portfolio. I'm from southern California with approx. 300k cash to start my investment in real estate, can be pre-approved up to 900K loan. I'm interes...
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For major rehab, do you prefer to buy materials for contractor or just pay the GC the price they quote? I'd love to hear your reason behind your choice. If you buy materials for GC, how do you buy in advance to make t...
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Hi all,
I'm looking to find some apartment buildings to invest in the Nashville area.
From what I understand the following areas are hot now:
Gulch
West End
German Town
Williamso...
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I am currently renting a 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom house in the Silicon valley from my father in law for about 60% of the market rent for similar properties in the area. My father in law does not want to be in the landlo...
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I just picked up a new rental about 2 weeks ago A nice 2/1 with a unfinished basement . Been going over everything , called my painter last week and he tells me he is swamped and cant get there for 3 weeks . Damn . I...
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Hello all! First of all I love this site and very thankful for the discussions, books, and podcasts that I have delved into this year. I am new to the game and trying to educate myself as much as possible this year.Q...
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As a first-time flipper of a SFH with a goal of making at least 10k on the project, would you recommend financing everything with hard money (10.6% and 3 points, loan for $189k, interest $1,717/month) and a personal l...