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If you are middle class in America and you depend on W2 income for a living, the chips are stacked against you.1. Why are Americans who work for a living taxed more than investors who live off of their investments?2. ...
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It seems like starting out is probably the toughest part of REI. So many fail to ever follow through with their plans.
I wanna hear about your very first deal no matter how big or small, good or bad. Go into as much ...
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Hello, I have been following and searching threads on the Smokey Mountains. I am going to have some funds available soon, and am very interested in this area. I am just looking to get an update on expected gross incom...
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Hello all, Hoping to get some first-hand knowledge and/or opinions on the best southside Chicago sub markets for apartment building investments. I've heard that Woodlawn, Bronzeville, and Jackson Park highlands are ...
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I had a contract with the seller. Put it out there and found a willing buyer that I've never worked with. We signed an assignment contract and I gave him a copy of the contract. I always feel funny about giving a n...
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Welcome to our question of the week! We know there is some considerate thought going into your investing journey in our current market. Hopefully you are still doing deals, I know I am! As you are building the team to...
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Should a wholesaler be considered shady if they are buying cheap off of mls and then doing a mark up to sell to another investor? What is reputable course of action for a wholesaler to earn and maintain trust of inves...
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Just wanted to get a sense of what people are seeing in Bay area and what they think will happen after a few month. Also wanted to see if I am being too negative on bay area and forecasting a 10-15% price drop.
The ...
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Hello BP members!!
QUESTION: What is stopping you from investing in multifamily properties? What questions and/or concerns do you have about multifamily investing?
I joined BP about 3 weeks ago and have been blown a...
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Every year around this time I see threads on BP asking about your goals for the coming new year. “Put it out there, hold yourself (or each other) accountable” yada yada yada. Those of you that know me well know that...