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Hello Bigger Pockets. This is my first post. I recently lost my job here in the Bay Area in CA. And I am at the very beginning of my exploration into passive income by investing in rentals. I have a house that I inher...
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I am in my late 40s. I have always dabbled in real-estate and done well. I am approaching it in a much more specific way now. Should be closing on my 6th rental next month. What is the goal number of homes for most of...
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I primarily flip houses at this point, but I also need to pick up some rentals for the depreciation and of course the passive income. That being said, I do not want to have my money tied up into rentals, when I could ...
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So, for all that do not know, Amazon is building nearly 2.4M sq. ft. distribution center(s) - specifically (2) new facilities within 20 miles of one another in NE Ohio - this is great news for the region and job creat...
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What is your biggest gaf/stupid mistake that you have made in your career so far?It may include you ending up with egg on your face, missing something extremely obvious, or making a beginners mistake. I am sure we all...
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Who here is making 2-3x returns on their STR? I want to know what areas in the U.S. are hot. I have a full condo of furniture and have to move it somewhere to STR! Obviously I want it to be fully legal and license...
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Do many seasoned investors recommend to tap into your life insurance cash value as a loan to your self to fund a real estate investment? this that a good strategy for someone that has limited liquid cash in the ba...
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Anyone still thinking that they are going to find profitable deals like duplexes, fourplexes, and good singles family home to rent at potentially 6% or 7% interest rates and current asking prices?
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Hello BP,
SO as I am searching for property, I am wondering how this will affect prices, and the overall state of real estate.
Should I move forward and purchase or hold off for potentially better deals?
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I've been listening to Set for Life, by @Scott Trench. Great book! One of the things discussed in the book is how a 401k locks up part of your income, and that if you aspire to reach early financial freedom then a 4...