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I have yet to see any stories coming out of Philadelphia on the forum. As an inspiring investor(in process of getting real estate license) ,does anyone have any stories to share? Specifically first deals in the Philly...
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I closed my first investment property today and it was quite the journey getting there. This property is a newly renovated duplex that I plan to hold. The deal took over 4 months to come to fruition. Evey obstacle tha...
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Hey y'all;I just joined up a few weeks ago. I found out about this site while cruising a reddit financial independence conversation. I've always had an interest in real estate. I've been following the markets here in ...
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This is my first post in a few years because frankly I've been on the grind learning how to become a better real estate investor and taking massive action. I'll try to keep this brief and also share my latest strateg...
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On December 30, 1988, the doctors had to perform an emergency C-section on my mother as she was giving birth to me. My umbilical cord had wrapped around my neck, cutting off the oxygen to my brain for one minute. When...
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One of my passions is Real Estate. One of my favorite books: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. He recommends changing your mindset about money, instead of saying "we can't afford that", ask yourself "how can we af...
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Hi everyone. BP podcast has inspired me! I have been reading books for years but the value this website and podcast provide is unmatched. The Hal Elrod Miracle Morning in a short time has changed my life. Just fo...
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Hey everybody! After spending a significant amount of time finding a deal and developing a creative financing approach, my brother and I have our closing scheduled for our first deal EVER in Louisville, KY! This will ...
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Hello everyone, I love to hear stories on how people get started in doing what they do, so what attracted you to start in real estate? Did you get inspiration from someone? Did you just want to dip your toes in and te...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $232,000
Cash invested: $35,000
Sale price: $369,000
Bought in my home town, house had great bones!
Just liste...