so this would be my first discussion board with anything.
My background: active duty Army started basic at 18 and I'm 23 now. I have traveled all over and currently stationed in Europe. I am going back home NOV 2017...
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Hey everyone, I'm very excited to be a part of this thriving community of real estate professionals and investors! So far I've been very impressed by the networking possibilities and marketing potential of the forums,...
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Hello all,As you can see, I'm very much new to the world of REI, and still in the (sometimes overwhelming) data-gathering phase of "how things work." As part of the suggestions I've read & heard over the past few ...
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Hi, just bought my first condo investment property (for cash). I probably did everything wrong during the process and wish I had taken the time to do my research before hand. I hope to learn more before I proceed wi...
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Hi everyone,It’s a pleasure to meet you! My name is Ryan and I’m a current undergraduate student at California State University, Sacramento. Real Estate investing has always been a topic of interest for me and is some...
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I really like my CPA, last year was the first time using her. I feel that she might be a overly conservative and not help me write off as much as i should. Does anyone get to write off traveling and looking for new re...
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My husband and I own a duplex and we'd love to buy some more real estate but don't know where to start. I found Bigger Pockets by searching the podcasts on iTunes. I'm hooked! I love all the information and especia...
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First time poster here. I am looking to buy my first rental. When it comes down to who is in charge of paying for what bills, do I the landlord have control over that? for example i notice some rentals the renter i...
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Read Time: 2-3mins. In 2016, my journey into the world of real estate began, rooted in the vibrant community of La Mesa, California and when I joined the BiggerPockets community.
With a spirit of innovation, I trans...
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I am a 25yr old from Middletown, DE. I work by day as a sales consultant for one of the biggest dealers in the Tri-state area. However my family has been real estate investors since I was born, over time I have become...