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Hey everyone, my wife and I are new to biggerpockets and REI, but we definitely want to get started. We definitely do not have a big network of investors (although we live near San Jose, CA), so it has been challengin...
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Just starting out...What are the advantages and dis-advantages of having a relationship with a Realtor?
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Can anyone recommend and good book or any resource to learn more about LLC and S-Corps. I am trying to learn the advantages/ disadvantages of all. I also want to get a better understanding of them over al...
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Anybody here hold a 2nd shift job, like myself, and invest in real estate? I was wondering if you see it as a disadvantage since you would not be available in the late afternoon/night? Or if it's looked at as an advan...
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Hello! I am considering offering on a USDA loan-eligible property. It is in relatively good condition and a 3 br. I will be renting out the other 2 rooms, and living in the third (owner occupied investment). Are there...
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Is it advisable to use "legal zoom" or "will & trust" ? Is it better to contact an attorney? Curious to know the best way to go about it? How smooth was the process? What is the order of operations ? Create the tr...
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I'm starting to look into a vacation rental for my next property and have a very basic question: Is 20% down the standard for vacation/2nd homes? Are there ant credit unions or banks that do 10% or even 5%?
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I am thinking of starting in the real estate investing world by getting a $30k HELOC on my main home.
*What are some options/strategies on how to best use those funds?
*What are some disadvantages/threats of using a...
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I'm interested in Wholesaling properties. I'm going to search here next for podcasts to listen to but I would love your suggestions as well. Also I'm a Realtor so if there's anything specific that I should NOT do I'...