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Hello everyone! I want to take advantage of the first time buyer program here in Illinois. Now here’s the thing I’ve been a stay at home mom for about 4 years & I don’t qualify for a loan since I need a 2 year wor...
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We have heard all of the cliche beginner tips: Read books, gain experience, listen to podcasts. Which are all great tips but does anyone have a unique tip for beginners that we don't hear everyday?
Thanks guys,
Ant...
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Hi,I am a new member from Norfolk, VA. I am a service member from US Navy station in Norfolk, VA. I am still learning to invest in real estate and my primary focus is rental properties (Single family and Multifamily)....
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Hey all...SO, I am talking to a neighbor, and he tells me that the attached 3/2 across the street, a current rental, will be sold... That the owner is planning to remodel the kitchens and baths (original late 70's) a...
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I moved to South Florida from NYC about a year ago. In a past life, I worked for KPMG Consulting doing Business Valuations, but I left that to raise my children. I recently completed another Master's in Psychology. ...
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Hi All,My name is Jerry, and I'm a new member looking toward networking with people with the same mentality and learning as much as I can about the real estate industry. I own a couple of rental properties in Seattle ...
Here is your scenario – Your financial standing is as follows:
$80,000 in cash savings$70,000 household salary (will be $100k+ in 3-5yrs)$20,000 debt (school, cc and medical)$0 assets You are married with no ...
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I’m very close to purchasing my first rental property, but can’t decide whether to go with furnished rentals or Airbnb. I know a successful Airbnb can generate more income, but is this a good time to jump in to that m...
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Hey BP community I just bought the book Think and Grow Rich and was just wondering what you guys' opinions are about it. What were the big key takeaways for you guys
I've own a triplex for about 15 yrs. It is fully paid off (for one year now) and it's worth close to $300-350K. My rent total is 30K per year. Recently, I put 10K into roof repairs and I'll have to replace a kitchen ...