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Hey Everyone!My name is Michael Ablan. I'm new investor from the Upstate New York area! I'm a newly licensed real estate agent, and landlord. In my free time I do a ton of mountain hiking, kayaking, reading, flippi...
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My Strategy is Buy and Hold a Duplex in which I plan to live in one and rent the other (if I can afford it); and my niche is an area within 50 miles from O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL. It took me months be...
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Hi Fellow BP Fans,Recently I took on coaching to take my agency business to the next tier. What I've learned is so simple that it almost seems silly to share but it's paying huge dividends right now. The golden nugg...
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Hello,
This isn't my first post, but since it has been recently, I'll refresh my situation.
I am 26 years old, recent graduate from college, BS Computer Science. I work as a network administrator for a global engi...
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I purchased a Quadplex in August knowing that it still ran off of original fuse boxes and was outfitted with cloth covered wiring. I consulted with an electrician during my due diligence to ensure that this would not...
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I'm a new real estate investor and I'm trying to learn as much as I can at the moment. I also want to get my SO involved as well. She was very supportive when I purchased my first property, however there were many mis...
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That’s a rhetorical question because of course they do and I’m going to be proof soon. Good afternoon BP friends. If you haven’t guessed I’m an Army Warrant Officer that’s delving into real estate now. I’ve always bee...
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I'm completely renovating a new rental property in Catonsville next week and am trying to decide on gas or electric utilities for each property and can't find any real definitive suggestions either way with good reaso...