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So for starters my name is Alvin, and as the subject line states I'm new to real estate investing. Like many of you out there this isn't my full time job. One day it will be, but right now it isn't. I'm fully dedicate...
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After living in a duplex and house-hacking for the last 3 and 1/2 years, we've decided it's time to buy our own single family home in Chicago. Our neighborhoods are down to North Center, Old Irving Park and Oak Park. ...
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Hi everyone,
My name is Chris Dye and I'm a new member. I'm from Quincy, IL which is about 2 hours North of St Louis on the Mississippi. I have been married for about 7 years and after living in Colorado for ...
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Hi,I am relatively new in bp but from what I have gathered, it seems like a big family with the same common objective “financial freedom.“ It is full of great videos and amazing people sharing their knowledge, and eve...
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How do you handle it? Are you getting better or worse about dealing with stress as you get older? What tips do you have for minimizing your stress levels?
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Seen this pop up on several “top 10 trends going out of style in 2022” type articles. It cites Covid work from home as the reason, where people desire more privacy now. Personally I’m having a hard time coming up with...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Park Forest.
Purchase price: $27,000
Cash invested: $10,000
Single family 2 bed 1 bath, slab foundation
What made you in...
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Hello everyone! I've been watching and reading BP for about 6 months now. Thanks for all the great posts and content. It's invaluable. I'm a KC native looking to learn and invest in this area on single family/ small m...
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Guys,
I have been watching a particular home in my neighborhood for months now. This home has been on and off the market for about a year now (and sits vacant). I just so happen to drive by the home yesterday...
Setting out to approach family and friends for private money for the first time. Have put together a business plan and an LLC. As far as I understand it, real estate-backed notes are not generally considered securitie...