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Hey BP,I want out of my full time job at IBM. I'm sick of it. I know, I know. Working a job (even if you don't "like" it) is a part of "growing up". Working this job is one of the most unfulfilling things I've ever do...
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Hi All,I’ve been in the waterpoofing business for over 12 years and have been reading up a lot lately about REI. I live in Bay Area (Northern California) and planning on starting my real estate investment portfolio. C...
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I have always been a contrarian (not a speller)but the danger is to take a position too early.
While my Texas friends are raking in the money in their market they are taking that market out of my reach
Just as in...
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Hi everyone,BP newbie and first post in the forums. I live in Orange County, CA and am looking to buy my first buy-and-hold rental property. I've been looking outside of Southern California as I have not been able to ...
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I'm trying to get started in real estate investing with this going for me/against me:Have almost $5,000 available from college prepaid that I don't want to use on a degree (my interests don't require a degree)Just rec...
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I was sued for three reasons:- Operating a home business out of my home.- Having a work truck in my driveway- Having decals/advertising on the work truckBackground:I live in the State of Indiana and have lived in my s...
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Hello BPers!I was initially hesitant to post this as I was contemplating whether this is a success story yet, but I'll let the BP world to decide. I'm sure everyone has a story on how they came across BP and here's mi...
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I need some advice dealing with a contractor. I have started renovation on my Maryland property and I hired a contractor. We mutually agreed for him to charge $11,500 for his labor. I would provide all materials a...
I've seen multiple debates surrounding Dodd Frank and am feeling very lost. Some passionately feel investors should back away, while others feel there are still creative solutions for desperate home owners. Looki...
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Has anyone used RentPrep for screening? I searched for it on the BP site and nothing came up. Thanks!