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There is nothing sane about what you have to be prepared to do in order to make a start in this business. Please take that as a given. The only thing I can fully agree with Grant Cardone about is his statement that re...
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I used to think that most investors purchasing mortgage notes were clueless as to the mechanics of how it worked. I now see that lack of knowledge is nothing compared to the cluelessness of investors who purchase tax...
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I have learned that having the right tools can not only save you time, but you can do things you thought were impossible. When I say tools, I am broadly including processes, chemicals, machines, etc. What are some gam...
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Back in November (2014) I closed on my first REI property. A 'turnkey' duplex in Chicago. I went with a well-known turnkey provider and posted initial updates in this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/to...
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Our family has been renting a single-family home (see description/additional background below) for the last 2 years and are considering buying the property from the landlord via private sale. We have an excellent rela...
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As luck would have it, I lost my job a week ago. There are some employment possibilities on the horizon, but nothing sure yet. I feel like my investing ambitions, have been put on hold. My focus has been on looking fo...
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Hi everyone,I'm a couple weeks into bigger pockets and I have learned a ton. I've got my eye on a property for my upcoming pcs this summer. It has been on the market for two years, in a great neighborhood, and check...
This will be my first post (and I’m a new user as of five minutes ago) I have been listening to your podcasts for a few months now and found my way here.
Over two years ago I bought my grandpas house who has now pass...