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Hello my name is Shakeal and I want to begin my journey in real estate. I would like any advice on where to start reading, where to start networking, as well as how to start my process of looking for a mentor. Thank y...
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Hi,
It seems a lot of people on this board get most of there real estate deals not on the MLS service. How do you get your deals ? If your looking to become a landlord, how could you not use the MLS service ? Thanks
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Hi Everyone I need to start networking and building like minded friends on BG, 2020, will be my year. The only thing I keep running into realtors that look at investing or people wanting to invest like it’s a joke. Ne...
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One of my birddogs just sent me a property. The property is being foreclosed on on July 29th. Property appraises for 340k, owner will take 270k.
I know the law just changed in MD that after 60 days late you have cons...
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Hello everyone. I just became aware of Bigger Pockets on Thanks Giving. My sister told me about it and I've since been listening to ALL the podcasts starting at #1. It's helped with real estate language fluency. My da...
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Hello Bigger Pocket community,I have a few questions if I may, with a lot of people turning to real estate; how does one stay ahead of the game? Meaning how or what do you look for when analyzing a city to determine i...
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I was wondering what other would look for in a partner, or what you would look for in an offer to do a JV. My main strategy is Fix and Flip, but also watch for good BRRRR properties and want to get into Buy and Hold o...
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Hi Everyone,I'm a new member looking to learn all I can about Buy & Hold. I live in the Nashua, New Hampshire area and have a background in IT and customer service. My plan is to purchase rentals: mostly single,...
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Hello All,My name is Grant and I am a recently graduated college student (23 years old) who has just moved to Chicago only a few days ago. Shortly after graduation, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad. Ever since, I have been ve...
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After 15+ years of investing part-time, I just finished my 5th flip and closed on my 11th long term hold rental property. My ROI numbers on the rentals are super solid. I'm in need of more investors or hard money. ...