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Hi everyone, i am new to biggerpockets.com, as I have only recently discovered this site. Although i am very young(recently turned 18) I have always dreamed of investing in real estate. I have recently obtained a job ...
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When buying Multifamily (apartment building 12+ units) is it typical to use a "buyers broker" for representation or to deal directly with the seller's broker?
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In many states wholesaling has come under legal scrutiny. This is based on two different areas of attack; some states take the position that wholesaling is brokering without a real estate license; the other area of a...
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Hello BPers , As we all know this game is a relationship game, and one of the most common ways to do that is by attending conferences. I’ve notice there are quite a few that are held all throughout the year b...
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Are You Really A Twenty First Century Investor?
Real Estate Investors that educate themselves about CURRENT MARKET TRENDS will reap huge returns NOW!!! Information concerning NEW TRENDS in financial resources will...
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I wanted to know your take on what would be the best way to go. We are looking to flip our first house whenever we save up the funds. We will also be attending our first REI meeting next week to hopefully talk to pr...
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Ok...I get it...apartment investing is THE best way to use real estate to escape the rat race in a short-ish period of time. How are you sourcing and financing the deals to allow for the escape of the 9-5?
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So while things are still rosy for real estate markets, I am an investor with multiple backup plans, and would love to hear about how investors here are diversifying their investments, or looking to shelter or hedge t...
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I am with Real Estate Investment group.
The R.E.I. Group’s core business strategy centers on their ability to acquire Commercial
and Residential Real Estate, Performing Notes, and Non-Performing Notes at below
market ...
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As a beginner, what types of whole sale properties should I be looking for? There are many foreclosures in my area, how will I know i’ve found the “right” one?