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Blogger Andrew MacDonald, yesterday posted an article on the BiggerPockets Blog that is an absolute MUST READ for anyone considering spending their money on a real estate guru.
The article breaks down both the typica...
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I know many members on BP use the 50% rule as a screening technique.. I was curious if anyone uses a range of estimates for expenses to estimate potential profit, rather than strictly 50% - either while they are ...
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I'm only a couple weeks into researching real estate. Well, I actually own a home and rent it, but that is besides the point. I'm just trying recover an unwise past investment. Hopefully my current refinancing goes th...
Never have I ever seen any other industry so ready and willing to give out so much information about how to profit from real estate to potential/ future competitors. I find it interesting and even a bit suspicious. ...
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Hello All,I just received applications for our first tenants ever. They have passed all of our screens (criminal, credit, etc) and in general, I feel good about it. But there are some quirks:• It is 4 people total. A ...
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Hi there! My first blog post! :) I'm new to BP -- just started learning more about real estate investments. I had picked up Rich Dad Poor Dad a long while back, but am now getting back to educating myself.That bei...
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So i feel and have heard comments about me getting rich while the contractors or employees do work for me which i feel isnt there business. They dont understand it and it makes me angry and mad but do feel exactly whe...
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I’m currently paying 3k/month for a one bedroom apartment in the Bay Area. I’m seeking advice on what would be a better investment option/smarter financial decision: to buy a home in the Bay Area, or to continue renti...