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I have 0 expirience but i have been wanting to do this for a while...i was thinking about going to real estate school next semester, how should i start out?
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Looking forward to learning from all of you and being empowered in the real estate industry. And hopefully I can come from a place of contribution also. Its a real pleasure meeting all of you!!!
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Hi, my name is Stephen Richard. I am new to the real estate world and I just opened up a real estate investment business and have been watching videos and listening to podcasts about how to start real estate investing...
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Hello BP!I am a newer investor and am hoping to protect my assets. What would be the best type of business entity (or company) to start if I'm planning to have long-term rentals, fix and flips and other real estate tr...
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I was hoping to develop a solid business plan before approaching any banks/hard lenders. To start we plan on flipping homes before we start investing in any other forms of real estate. Naturally, my first thought was ...
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Is there anyone in New Jersey that can help me learn the landlord business. I have read the books and listened to the pod casts but need to see it first hand.
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I've seen that when buying rentals you use a cap rate. Cap rates of 6-12% seem to float around.
Then, as far as buying a business, it is common to buy in multiples of earnings, ie. 2x-5x earnings, or more or ...
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I am a cash investor managing my own properties in CA. Due to high acquisition costs, I am limited in making the number of investment units I would desire, but do want to remain in touch with the market and genera...
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If a commercial broker only does real estate, but their client wants to sell their business too, does the agent work with attorney to cover the sale of business aspect?
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My business is buying vacant land, cheap through tax lien foreclosure and then selling it. I own 125-vacant lots. Business is BAD, I haven't made a profit in years. I was holding some of the lots for investment but th...