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The debate on the efficacy of REI investing over a 401(k) has raged for a long time on BiggerPockets. Thanks to a message from @Christopher Throop, I revisited the topic when he let me know a file I used during an ear...
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If you follow the financial market...Oil just closed at NEGATIVE $37. Meaning, oil producers are paying to have their oil taken off their hands. (just 7 years ago, oil cost over $100 per barrel)There are many people t...
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I'm curious to know how many investors have been waiting and preparing for this time to come, I personally believe what's coming is going to be worse than '08 and would like to know the thoughts of more experienced in...
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I am thinking about staining the Lowes Unfinished Cabinets for this rehab we are working on for a rental property. Has anyone done this? If so, what product have you used? Thanks in advance :-)
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Hey, everyone! I'm in the process of buying my second property, which would give me 5 apartments total. This would give me roughly $1000/month in cash flow between both properties. I want to keep about $10,000 in cash...
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My stepdad passed in early September and left me his home/truck. I could sell home for around 300k...he still owes vicinity of 150k. I know it's all a personal decision however I wanted to hear some opinions. I have t...
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Hello all, my name is Charles and I recently moved to the bay area from the midwest for a great career opportunity. I have always had an interest in REI, since my teens, but could never find enough resources to be con...
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63 yrs old. Have little bit of cash in stocks. Is it too late for me to start in real estate investment? If not what would be the best type for me? I was interested in buying rental units, with the hopes of maybe pass...
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Hello BiggerPockets!I am brand new to real estate investing (I have done 0 deals). I work in property management in Western North Carolina and search the web daily for investment properties for myself or the owner. Af...
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Hi all,
New here - been browsing the BP forums and podcasts for a few weeks and went through a couple of books with original plans to buy and hold 1-4 SFH as part of diversifying retirement portfolio. Originally I th...