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Hello BP community! I am a simple-minded sailor that is stuck in my RE journey. I currently own two condos in SD. I used up my VA buying power and ran out of my own money. I am not sure where to go from here. My goal ...
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I'm thinking about joining a local REIA club for networking and partnership but the annual fee is $300. Are any of you in these type of clubs? Is it worth the fee? I'm new to this so I don't know if all clubs charge.
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I am currently building a plan to start my REI business. I am curious as to what are people's opinions on debt, emergency funds and cash reserves before getting involved with an investment property? I think credit car...
A friend and I are looking to do some investing in single family homes - involves rehab or new construction. I've spoken to a few bank lenders, once they know we have little to no experience, it ends there. They're ...
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I'm looking for input on what people would recommend when getting started. I recently had a deal fall through on a duplex so I've started looking at SFH's in the area. Most seem to be in B class neighborhoods fully up...
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Hi Bigger Pockets community!My name is Claus Legarth and I live in Laguna Beach, California. First off, I want to express what a great platform this is! A friend of mine recommended the Bigger Pockets Podcast and I li...
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With the bulk of the buyer pool being pushed out of the marketplace by interest rate hikes, is now a particularly difficult time to get started as an agent?
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Good morning BP!I'm glad I found this place, your knowledge, and more importantly, you! I stumbled upon this forum from a growing, desperate place, and from where I reside in San Jose, CA. I'm in my prime, yet, quick...
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Hi All,It's great to finally post my "new member intro," after months of podcast listening and preparation!A bit about me: My name is Beda, I live in Oakland and do Enterprise sales for a technology company. Before I...
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Early failure is when hings don't go as planned at the start of something new, like a project or a job. It happens as you're figuring things out, trying new ways, and facing challenges for the first time. These failu...