I recently was offered a pension lump sum payout by a previous employer. As a 45 year old, I have a few years left until retirement. I have 13 vested years with this previous employer with a monthly payment estimate...
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I have been trying to learn more about the self-directed IRA because my potential investment money is currently setting in a traditional IRA. I find the BRRRR method most appealing. Would I be able to purchase a home,...
Hi,I am looking for advice on getting started with Commercial Real Estate Investing. I am inclined towards investing in Retails spaces.I am new to this space and would love to get pointers on how to get started, how t...
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Hi all,I'm considering a full home remodel of what has been my primary residence (SFH, 3/2 1225sqft, built 1930s) located in SJ. I'm considering it as a flip, I would be upgrading every system in the home as well as f...
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Hello Everyone on BP,I'm from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and have a question in regards to Mortgage Brokers.In terms of investing is there a difference or specialized fields for mortgage brokers / mortgage specialist? ...
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Hello, I'm working on purchasing my first investment property and wanted to know what I can expect from a realtor. I have talked to 4 realtors, and it doesn't seem like they want to help. Can someone please let me kno...
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Hi Everyone! I was reading through the Class Action Complaint put forth by Judge Andrea Wood recently and wanted to get some opinions on,1. Is it true that the NAR is effectively operating as a cartel?
2. How do you ...
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This post is a bit overdue as I've already turned 25 a couple of months ago, but I wanted to share my story with the BP community. When my parents were buying their first home 15 years ago, I would ride along with the...
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I recently purchased 2 fourplex properties and undertook a massive renovation. This was biggest purchase in the history of my company. All the properties have new tile, bathrooms, kitchens, SS appliances, granite, re...
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As I have been growing my investment portfolio I have had multiple friends and family approach me about investing together. My business partner and I have decided we would like to invest in an apartment by syndicatin...