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Baltimore tax sale is going on as I write this. Getting blown out. Extreme competition in our space. Typically there would be only on or two other bidders on the low end properties. Today we have 4-8 bidders even o...
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I get asked questions from new and aspiring investors all the time. All too often, they go something like this: What’s the best thing to invest in? I have $xx,xxx, how should I start?Hey, I’m flattered. I’m flattered ...
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Hello! Let's start a list of ideas we all can do to pay less taxes! I heard someone on the podcast recently just briefly say "Learn to live on pre-tax money." And I haven't been able to get that out of my head since...
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Hi there, I am seeking some advice on strategy for a newbie. Should i start with 3 unit or 4 unit buildings and grow from there, or should i start straight away with commercial residential real estate and look at much...
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Hello Bigger Pockets,I have a significant amount of capital in a retirement account and not enough capital in the bank to purchase my next investment property. Does anyone have experience with a self-directed IRA in ...
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My wife and I are both self employed so on paper we don't show enough income for a loan for a property. This would be my first property. I was looking into a turnkey rental. Ideas? Keep in mind I'm new here and so ...
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Really wanting to get moving on this flip but I can't seem to get any contractors to call me back. I met with 8 general contractors 11 days ago at the house I want to flip and no one has gotten back with me, even aft...
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I ve been in construction all of my adult life. From 18 on. I got my real estate license at 24. I ve invested in business’s. I have had a rather successful flooring company. I ve sold millions of dollars of remodels. ...
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Hey quick question here is the cap rate the percentage of income compared to expenses?
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I wanted to report in with some incredible news. January was our best month on BiggerPockets and we ended up just shy of a monster milestone: 500,000 unique visitors for the month.
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