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Hi all! New member here and look forward to connecting and learning. My investment background: I got my RE license several years ago to simply save money on purchasing my own homes. I ended up helping a handful of fri...
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Hi all, Here's a highly simplified hypothetical situation. Let's say I buy a 1st NPN for 20k with an UPB of 100k and it's the only lien on the house. What's stopping me from forgiving the debt and paying the owner say...
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I'm sure like many of you, I've found myself at a crossroads as I shift from a younger fun focused mindset into a determined investor with a plan of financial freedom. I'd love to connect with other investor focused i...
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Hi, I'm a new member here on Bigger Pockets and thought I'd say hello. I'm currently interested in building a portfolio in Reno, Nevada or Columbus, Ohio ,or eventually both cities using the BRRRR method. I'm also int...
Hi everyone,Hope all is well,New member to BiggerPockets here but long time viewer. I'm looking to purchase my first investment property in the next few months and wanted to get some guidance / opinions.I'm not from t...
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I am just getting started investing in real estate and am looking for a meetup/group to network and learn with that is somewhat close to the Crystal Lake Illinois area (McHenry County). Does anyone knows of any in the...
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Hi everyone,I am a new member trying to remodel/rehab a house. What is the best way to find good general contractors (reasonably priced, delivers on time, committed to quality) ?What are red flags ?
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Greetings everyone. I'm a new member from Cincinnati, Ohio. I've been lurking for a short time and decided to join. I heard about BP from the Mister Money Mustache forums and have been listening to the podcasts whi...
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Hey Everyone,
My names Scott.. just moved up to Amarillo, Tx here in the last few days hoping to persue dreams in real estate investment as its much cheaper than Arizona! Just been looking over these forums and found ...
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Hi everyone,
I'm a new member here on BiggerPockets and located in Rockland County, New York.The past few months I've been reading/listening to any and every real estate book, Audiobook, and podcast that I ca...