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I'm totally new to this forum. I'm 32, a practicing lawyer, and seriously wanting to get into this business in some shape or form. I have no idea where to begin and no capital to start investing. After r...
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Hello. I am seriously considering getting my real estate license (this would be in Maryland, btw) and am wondering if online courses typically do as good and thorough a job (or maybe even better?) than the typical cla...
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Hi everyone. I recently got a postcard from an individual who says he wants to buy my house. Says that he's been doing this for 10 years and it is his main source of income. Well, my home is not for sale in the way ...
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Can someone please tell me why certain areas, aka St Louis, is a good city for renters? Is this based on income, unemployment rates, amount of properties available, etc.....I am a current landlord in St Louis, but thi...
Hello,
What are some of the most important lessons you have learned after doing your first deal?
This could include you either BUYING your first investment property or BUILDING your first investment property.
Any...
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Hello BP Community,As my wife and I get closer to getting our first deal of a live in flip I keep having this nagging question in the back of my mind. How do you vet experts? We know we may need a general contractor. ...
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I retired from my current career at the end of 2021 and will be managing 2 of my rental properties 100% while having a company managing a third rental out of state. My wife still works full time. Between the two prope...
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I sold a rental property this year and have to account for depreciation I took in prior years. Which form of my prior years tax returns would have the correct amount that I should account for recapturing now that the ...
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Hi BP community! My name is Ryan Rogers and I'm excited about joining the BP family. I'm currently transitioning from full time educator to full time real estate investor with the plan to better support my family. I'm...
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Hello! As I know this is not professional advice till I consult with a professional. I just would like your input on the matter. First, My wife and I are weeks away from closing on our first investment opportunity. Th...