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excuse the lengthy email:
My husband and I are at odds as to how to approach our first deal. We have been listening to Bigger Pockets podcasts amongst other formats and meet ups and recently decided to start analyzin...
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I fully realize Cardone is a very polarizing individual, and that’s an understatement. I do disagree with him on some things, I’m not out to build an empire and we will probably always own our own home for various rea...
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Would you use hard money for a buy and hold property?
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Hey BP - Want some advice/perspective on my situation.
Back in 2022, I had a strong desire to get into REI to diversify my investments and pursue a new side hustle. I envisioned real estate investing as a way to make...
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There has been a lot of activity in the forums about newbies syndicating real estate. I feel like someone needs to be a voice of reason here. Look, I get it. The allure of doing big deals and taking big fees for buyin...
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So grateful to have found this site and community! I have been reading and watching and listening to as much as I possibly can, and I'm just looking for advice on strategies for a newbie. Some background: I'm from LA....
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So, just to be as detailed as possible, we found a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom house for rent. $1,300 a month and $1,300 deposit. When we contacted the lady who was renting the house, all seemed great. She seemed very nice ...