What are the best books for beginners in Real Estate ?
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Is there a formula of when I should flip an investment vs make a rental?
Also - list your favorite investment rental book and your favorite investment flip book.
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I'm finishing up my first flip with a partner; as him and I discuss future plans for another flip then eventually rentals, I want to know what more I can be learning that will help me/us moving forward with our goals....
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Who else is excited for 2022?
I know I am... I've stashed enough money and been working on everything in the back end to be able to purchase my first property this year before my 25th birthday. Now I want to learn al...
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Hi everybody,
I am 25 and looking to start a career in the trades. I have been a real estate agent, trim carpenter, server, bicycle mechanic, caregiver, even lyft driver. I am choosing a trade career because I enjoy ...
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My new employer has two options for Retirement Plans, both with Fidelity:
401(a):
-Employee after-tax contributions up to 60% of pay*
-Service-based match of 100% to 200% on after-tax contributions up to 3%
-1% a...
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Hello all,New to the BP community, based in the Phoenix area. Currently looking to soak up information about the industry, very new to Real estate investing. I'm finding the BP podcast to be a treasure trove thus far ...
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Hello Everyone,I currently attend Georgia State University as a sophomore originally from Pennsylvania, I have been interested in REI for a while now, I've been reading, studying and watching videos all summer to prep...
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Hello BP! My name is Cory, im 30 years old and im pretty much brand new to the real estate world. Ive been doing a large amount of research on where i should get started. Im not sure how but i just found bp a few days...
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Hey everyone, I am new to BiggerPockets, and need your advice. My wife and I have always wanted to own single family residences and rent them out. Our goal is to one day own 15-20 homes, and live off the income they...