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Hey everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write the “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine.
I am looking for BP Member stories for an upcoming column on Biggest Mistakes ma...
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My wife has finally ran her 1999 Volvo into the ground with the transmission going out and it would cost more to fix it than the car is worth at this point in time. Let's be clear that we are looking to buy a 3+ year ...
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GoalTo achieve passive income of $120k annual within the next 7-10 years and commit to full-time rental property investing. The WhyHave always been drawn to real estate rentals. Before purchasing my first property I...
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Hello BP, There is a 3/2 SFR in Las Vegas with a wonderful location to parks, schools, shopping, etc and I'm considering purchasing for my primary residence. The home is $10k undervalued for the area. It is a small fi...
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Above/beyond what I'm putting away in 401k/IRA/529/taxable accounts, I want to invest $200K/year for the next 7 years. What would be effective ways to parlay that into a great passive income? How would you do it if ...
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I want to start off on the right foot and was thinking of getting a gift for my new tenant.Has anyone here done this if so do you have ideas for what to get them?
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Withdrawing 401K entails a 20% tax cut and 10% penalty fee but I want to use it to being my real estate journey and exit my 8-5 in the next 2 years. Any thoughts if this is a good plan?
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I did it. I took the leap. With only 4 rental units (2 SFRs and 1 duplex), I quit my six-figure job in pharmaceutical sales, got my real estate license, and moved my family back to Florida. How did I get here? I'd say...
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Hi all,I know it's been played before, but there are tons of us new to the site, so thought I would play it again.You just won something that gave you an after tax, free and clear $1 MILLION dollars to do as you pleas...