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Basically as it says above I'm 21 and got serious about my finances about a year ago. I'm hoping that by starting early I can achieve financial independence sooner rather than later. I realize its a journey so I'm jus...
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Hi everyone,
I just joined BP and this is my first post. I am in my early 40s (I know it is a bit late) and having a 9-5 job (sometimes 7-6). My wife and I have bought/sold our primary residency a few times, but stil...
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Currently looking at two properties that are both apartments
One is a 4 bd 2 ba for 460K for 82 days on market
the other is a 10 bd 10 ba 650K for 19 days on market
These are both for sale by owners, so the quest...
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I finished school when I was 16 and now, I'm 17 years old and I'm making 36,000 a year from my w2 job, I know there's not much I could do as of right now but what should I do to set me up so when I turn 18 I can start...
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Hello Bigger pockets community, my name is Xavier and I'm looking to start real estate as well as real estate investing. I am currently working a W-2 job to build proof of income as well as building my credit. Im very...
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Hi Everyone, first time poster here in the BP forum, I'm a newer member and investor and love the info on this website. Anyway here is my question. I have been approached by a company that claims to be able to sell me...
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So I have been looking for deals. I found one that makes money, but the homes aren't in a good area. A guy is selling 5 single family homes, for $115,000. The rents total at $3100/mo. Properties would all be 10-15...
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I am interested in using my current IRA funds without tax consequences of early withdrawal. Iam curious what custodians are recommended for checkbook self-directed IRA's. Looking for those who have or are currently...
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Hi all,My family is purchasing a lake house as a vacation home, and I wanted to get your collective advice regarding whether and how to screen tenants. By way of background, my wife and I are working professionals an...
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I'm 23 years old and a recent graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with my B.A. in Economics. I'm currently pursuing my Salesperson License but also want to start building my real estate port...