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I’ll start. I’m 38 and I own 0 properties. I am reading all I can on REI with the goal to buy my first property within the next year. I’d love to be inspired by some of you and your journey. I’d like to know your ...
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We have officially entered the "Hiney Showing" phase in the Smokies. That is, homes being offered for less than what was paid for them very recently. It's all a part of the boom/bust real estate cycle in resort are...
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A few years ago one of the investors who had multiple properties in Manhatan Beach CA, then Phoenix AZ, who has been doing it for 30-40 years told me: " A property does not really cash flow till its paid off"Honestly,...
Don't blame everything on interest rates - It's because wages haven't kept pace
My wife and I bought our first house in Seattle in 1986 for $78,000. It was in a safe, desired neighborhood, post card view of downtown,...
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Professionals and fellow-investors,I’m running a blockchain real estate brainstorming group...Can you help me out with answering the following questions:What are aspects to your job that you don’t like, specifically w...
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Has anyone on this forum had experience with this company? Paradigm Life claims to use Whole Life Insurance Policies as a financial tool and since i trust this community, I am reaching out to get some referrals.
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Hi BP! My name is Scott and I am just starting out my real estate investing venture this year. I find it to be imperative for all investors to look back on their past and understand how their formal educations have he...
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I saw a post that the other day where a BP member called out another member and accused him of being...full of shot....good stuff. Because it’s good when you know someone is watching. Is it possible @biggerpocketsmo...
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Hi BP,I have used my property manager for about 9 months now, so far i've been happy with what they have been doing. I signed a contract with them back then, and every property which I have acquired and managed has b...