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Hi,I just wanted to take a poll to see if any investors had a preference between Elance or Odesk or do some of you use them interchangeably? I started with Odesk and now I'm exploring Elance.Does it come down to a mat...
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Specifically interested in knowing how he is able to secure these HUD homes at such a low cost (he states that it is a secret tactic he uses.)
Any insight appreciated!
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Brian and I'm 25 years old, a recent college dropout.
I was going to school to become a teacher but I just really can't see myself being happy spending the next 30+ years doing that.
I'v...
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Hello BP community! I am a newbie getting started in the real estate world by focusing on wholesales. My approach to finding deals is door-knocking on pre foreclosure properties. I'm planning on doing my first round t...
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Hi BP community,I wanted to take some time to share some lessons I learned while trying to get my wife onboard with REI. Hope this helps others!1. Don’t wait to share your ideas or goals until you think that you have ...
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Hi,
I have a former tenant that would like to buy a house. Currently this person has almost no credit history. He has never had a credit card and has never had a loan. He had a couple of outstanding gas and electri...
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Hi, My name is Jasmine Williams Ive been a licensed realtor since December. I am obviously still new to the business and need help generating business(TIPS?). Ive always been told to let friends and family and ppl I j...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community from Long Island New York! I‘ve been a computer/management consultant for the past 18 years but have always been intrigued by the Real Estate industry. A recent layoff signaled an oppor...
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I'm new to the idea of real estate investing, holding down a nice 9-5 as a computer programmer in the Collin County area of DFW. My current priority is building a solid base of education. My current roadmap is toward ...
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This will be the first year Im filing with my rental properties and was thinking I should go somewhere a little better than H and R block like I have in the past, I have all my receipts from the remodle and anything e...