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I'm working on a potential article about this...So, it's rare that two romantic partners discover the awesomeness of real estate at the exact same time. So, if you discovered real estate first, how did you convince yo...
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So I signed up with a property manager on my NC property. I'm paying 10% for their services. Last month my tenant was late 13 days on his payment. I just assumed that the late fee collected was going to be paid to me ...
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I bought a duplex a couple of months ago. Here are the numbers:
Purchase price $85,000 (I put 25% down)
Monthly payment including taxes and insurance is $585/month
Total rent for both sides is $1,...
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In real estate the hardest part appears to be the beginning. The first deal, the first sale, buy, flip, hold, mistake, approval, and so forth.... As a beginner, I am learning that even though this game doesn't require...
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Every year around this time I see threads on BP asking about your goals for the coming new year. “Put it out there, hold yourself (or each other) accountable” yada yada yada. Those of you that know me well know that...
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So I found a property that has SERIOUS potential. The duplex is owned by an elderly couple, both of which were moved into a home and this is an estate sale. Asking price is $27,900 and assessed value is $19,800. The h...
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Hi All! Thank you for your help re: Kansas City. New question! Anyone who is a current turnkey investor in Birmingham, Alabama, have insight into good/bad zip codes to buy in? *ALSO* Recommendations on your favorit...
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Hi BP Fam!
I've hit a dilemma that I'm sure many others encounter at some point in their investing careers, and figured this would be a fun topic to discuss.
So I've been working my a** of for at least 15 years as a...
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Hello everyone! Just joined BP website a couple of days ago, thanks to my friend @Jesse Hodges. Just a short introduction of myself, I am an active duty military member currently serving overseas. I'll be back in the ...