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As the number of investors swell, so do the number of "so called hard money lenders" Since the recession, a lot of hard money lenders, or as I will call them, "pretend hard money lenders" ask you this question. How mu...
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I’m 20 years old and live in Arizona but I was looking at a cheaper markets to invest in like Memphis Tennessee. I’m seeking advice on should I try to get a primary residence here in Az or a rental property in a cheap...
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Hello BP community,My husband and I have equity in our home and our rental. We want to expand our portfolio with hopes to be financially free. My husband does not like the idea of getting a HELOC for he thinks it is t...
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I am not yet discouraged, but as I read about buying notes I seem to find mostly information with a slight negative twist to it. I am 100% sure these members are trying to help gung-ho newbies such as myself, avoid...
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Okay BPers....I need some input.First - a quick intro. I am new to REI and this will be my first investment. I will be making these purchases through my Solo 401k so the usual tax benefits don't apply and my up fron...
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Hello! So as the title says I am new to real estate investing and looking to get into it full time in the next few years. I recently got out of the military (about a year ago) and have since been working at a job that...