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I just started listening to BP Podcast a few months ago after completing the Rental Income Podcast with Dan Lane. I am enjoying it and listen while I am running or traveling. I am in the process of buying my 4th home...
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I am a dental hygiene student and will graduate on 2015.
So here's my plan is to get a good paying full-time job first and then do part time real estate investing. I am interested in rentals for passive cas...
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Peace and blessings, I'm looking for a someone who is advance in acquiring pre-foreclosures. I'd like to get some real world insights... talk about deals you've successfully made. Please contact me if you are willing ...
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Hey BP community-I have been listening to the podcasts and reading the forums for a couple months and decided now is a good time for my first post. I am hoping to get some career advice. After a year in public account...
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A local real estate investor is "offering" $55 an hour to sit down and talk with about how to get started. Is this a gurus scam or a legit investor wanting to help? How can I tell if I can get something how of it or n...
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Looking to expand my network in Cleveland Ohio or surrounding areas. Agents, contractors, lenders, investors etc. Let’s talk about business and real estate at a meet up, local bar, on the phone or exchange messages.Wh...
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When analyzing potential investment opportunities, one thing you can't afford to overlook is projecting those sweet returns. Many syndicators, including myself, base their projections on a five-year term. This allows ...
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Well finally, after 4 months of listening to every podcast on BP, reading J scott books on estimating and flipping as well as the FLIP book, both are awesome resources may I add, I have decided to take the plunge.I h...
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Survey I guess. When you calculate your cap rate (NOI - net operating income / Purchase Price) do you include your closing costs and initial repairs in your calculation or do you just go with the actual purchase pric...
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Hi BP Family,
I bought a move in ready townhouse last September and have been doing smaller renovations since then. Backsplash in kitchen, removing popcorn ceilings, renovating bathrooms etc. My next step is to buy a...