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So like most newbies on here I am looking to transition from my current occupation to real estate with my primary goal being buy and hold rentals. I have read a lot of mixed opinions about becoming a licensed agent. ...
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Hi all! I’m a 24 year old aerospace engineer and flight instructor in the Seattle area.I’m originally from Rhode Island, went to college at Purdue in Indiana, and have been working in Seattle full-time since 2012.I r...
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We all know taking action is the most important part of any investment/business venture.
However taking the first step is often the hardest when you do not know what road to travel down. After reviewing the ...
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HI Everyone! I am a beginner although I've watched my dad invest in a few properties in NYC. I am looking to venture out and purchase my first rental. I am unsure if I should invest locally (within NYC) given that it ...
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Hi kind BP folks,So I'm in the learning phase. I pretty much get through 2 podcasts a day, spend 30-60 minutes daily on BP plus even more on outside sites just getting comfortable with the world of REI, researching wh...
Anyone here on BP who is 18 - early 20's trying to figure out real estate investing/in the process of making their first investment? I'm right there with ya. What are you currently interested in investing? It would...
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So I've been at this real estate stuff for almost 2 years now and I still have not had any deals yet! I tried wholesaling but Florida seems like a waste of time. Any other recommendations on how to get my foot in th...
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Hello Fellow BP Members,I am currently new to the Real Estate game & trying to absorb and learn more about REI. I live in the Sacramento region. When evaluating properties around my region & California as a wh...
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I’m from Los Angeles in the earlier stages of real estate investing.Curious to hear what strategies have worked for investors with families, in terms of cash-flow, with around $150,000 or under in cash to invest.Open ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, August 31, 2020)
The US economy got crushed in the second quarter, with the worst decline in real GDP for any quarter since the Great Depression. However, the good news for real estate...