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Disclaimer - I type out the notes as I go, on my iPad. Grammar mistakes highly likely.Real Estate LoopholesWritten by Kennedy and SuttonPart One: Being Smart You need to learn to OPEN tax loopholes for yourself and CL...
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We found Michael Thompson of Evermark through Bigger Pockets. My partner talked to him extensively and liked him. We both met the guy. Michael did a reasonable job for some months, although he didn't have a good commu...
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Can someone please share experiences of denying qualified applicants? If there are multiple applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, how do we take the preferred one and deny the rest applicants the right way?
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Hi BP community,I am an aspiring real estate investor yet to make my first investment and I wanted to get some thoughts on the two investments I am currently considering. If my logic is terribly flawed please forgive...
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Hi All,I'm local to the SF Bay Area and I'm looking to aggressively start my real estate investment portfolio outside of CA. To ensure that I do this right, I have an immediate ask if anyone has recommendations or ref...
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Hello Everyone,I found what seems to be a great deal on a duplex with a 17% cap rate and seller is offering to provide section 8 tenants before closing. Since this is my first time investing and first home purchase ev...
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My wife and I are new to the forum and to real estate investing. We are fortunate to have joint income in the $350k range combined.
We have read a lot of various articles and such but have a BIG question...
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Hi, I’m from New York and interested in buying and holding multifamily properties (primarily). I am currently self-employed, have a down payment to invest and good credit. I’ve been looking at areas like Newark, NJ an...
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I received an email from "Brain Parks" it is pasted below. Title: About your post loan"I read your message on biggerpockets.com, i want you to know that i was once like you looking for loan all over the internet until...
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Hi all. I tried to search what I was looking for through the forums, so my apologies in advance if this has been brought up too many times recently. I’m searching for tips, tricks, and pointers to using a private lend...