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When I help new investors with buying their first property I often want to know what is holding them back from pulling the trigger.So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?
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I am new to bigger pockets. My family and I have been investing here in the Salt Lake City area for the last 6-8 years. I love investing here, but I wanted to look into areas that might provide a little better income ...
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I moved to DFW in 2005 about a year after law school and immediately purchased what I perceive as an expensive house. I spent way more than I should have and bought way more house than I needed. Like many people my...
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Hello BP !!! this might be a bit long but please read along and help out a fellow newbie investor. I am in the process of obtaining my first flip deal. The seller's realtor has been in the business for 20+ years, ther...
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ok I am at a point where I have done my research and still learning but I'm ready to get my first deal going and get it under my belt. My credit is not good enough to get a mortgage loan. So I'm left with private ...
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I was driving into the office today and had this thought.....are slumlords really that bad? Hear me out and then you decide.
I think it's safe to assume that most of the folks on BP would consider themselves ...
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I'm totally new to Wholesaling and I have heard it was a challenge, but I just spent over $400 at yellow letters.com and listsource.com for direct mail marketing, I'm putting up bandit signs, I'm driving for dollars, ...
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What are you thankful for Biggerpockets this year?For me I am thankful to BP because...1. I sold 3 houses to 2 BP members this year 2. I acquired a wholesale deal from a BP member netting me $28K profit3. I added 200 ...