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I keep hearing about how the rich file bankruptcy not because they are in trouble but as a strategic way to build more wealth. For example Donald Trump, Rich Dad's Robert Kiyosaki, 50 cent, Henry Ford even Walt Disney...
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Hello everyone. New the site, but not new to investing. A colleague of mine has made investment in two properties held by EquityBuild and has been pleased with his experience. I am considering investing in a 16-unit ...
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I thought I would post a recap of my first flip, a deal I thought was a slam dunk but didn't turn out to be in the end. The house directly next door, which was identical to mine, sold for $105k earlier that year and t...
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My partner and I just closed on our first flip together and when it came down to dividing up the profit we've run into some issues. He wants his wife to get paid a separate design fee for her involvement. This had bee...
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I've been looking into ways of getting into real estate by doing short sales with banks as my first avenue to get started. I guess I would be considered a "bird dog." This would be to get me started. The whole fore...
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Just under a month ago, I closed on a 4plex in (East) Oakland, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was a HomePath property that had been on the market for just over 6 months, and was able to squeeze in with a convent...
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Like the title mentions, I am a chronic over thinker and know that I could spend the next 2 years learning every possible approach to BRRRR, the details, the risks, etc. I am a pretty resourceful thinker but I cannot...
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I'm wondering if anyone here has run into this and if so, how you dealt with it.I'm currently listing a rental as a private landlord and not getting a lot of hits except one applicant with solid scores and income. The...
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Any questions from new investors? I'd love to answer all your questions.
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Have some flooring replacement to do in a multifamily building. What types of flooring do you all like to put in in different areas? Note: this property is in the Northeast, so keep that in mind.
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