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Hi Everyone- I have always been interested in real estate investment, but never knew where to start. Read books, articles online, but none of them gave me a clear direction on a starting point. Hoping this website is...
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Any methods on gathering leads online?
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I am not sure if this is the right place for this post, so let me know if I need to move it.
I am heading down to Palm Beach for the Barrett Jackson auto auction next week and wanted to meet up with some fellow BP f...
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I understand that having a real estate license isn't essential to real estate investing, however I do want to get at least a year or two (maybe more) under my belt and truly learn the ins and outs of the industry befo...
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Hey Guys,Would anyone recommend a good lender and a reliable PM in the Fresno area? Im looking into buy a multi-plex in the Central Valley.
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Hey BP!! When considering investing in an "up and coming" area where do you go to find out city plans in Chicago, IL? Online or offline. We know if coffee shops (ie. Starbucks) a Target, etc starts to be built in a ne...
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Are lenders like Lending Tree or Quicken Loans any good? Has anyone used them?I always tend to do business with a brick and mortar establishment. I like the convenience and personable advantages of being able to walk ...
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Hi everyone,I'm planning to hire someone to cook dinner every night. Here's why I think this is a good idea. Please feel free to let me know if this is outlandish..1) The time I spend wondering what to eat for dinner,...
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On a full doc loan I'm being asked to verify timely mortgage payments for the past 12 months on all mortgages. What the heck is the credit report if it's not a way to report timely payments. What's the reasoning be...
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hello,
I am working with a property manager for a property I may possibly buy in Austin (Still researching). Below are the rough charges.
1) 70% of the first month rent for every new tenant.
2) 7% of each month re...