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I’m trying to set some financial goals for myself and I keep hearing how I should be specific so that I know exactly what I’m working towards. With that, I want to make sure I’m understanding some of the calculations ...
So I'm from Los Angeles and thinking about investing out of state in the near furure. Just looking around on realtor.com I'm amazed to see homes listed at as low as $30,000 this has me wondering, can one finance these...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Forum,I am located in Los Angeles, CA and have just graduated college. I am liquid 100k cash. My best bud from childhood is in the same boat with 100k cash. Together we are looking to start our re...
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Hello BP Community! This is my first post, although I have been an active podcast listener and forum reader for over a year. After feeling as if I have done my due diligence and am financially ready to jump in and act...
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Economic Update
(Monday, September 14, 2020)
A majority of Los Angeles households face serious financial problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Latinos and Black residents bearing the brunt of the economic pa...
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I'm considering cashing out a modest 401k and combining that with cash to purchase a 4-plex. I have seen lots of discussions about the pros and cons of cashing out. Some people suggest solo 401k or self directed, or j...
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Hello BP Community!A bit about me:
I’m a newbie rental investor.
I’m a resilient military spouse.
I’m a learning mother of two.
I’m a believer in a better world and people’s kindness.
I’m one to pay-it-forwa...
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Hello, I recently rehabbed a house to sell and is now pending. When we listed the house, we put in the remarks that the house was sold AS IS. Inspections went fine, and we are about 1 week away from closing, but my ...
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I have been noticing there are a lot of posts asking about can I discriminate against this or that. I always thought of tenant screening as a job interview and I am the employer. I would phone screen them, if they m...
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My question for all of you guys is that while some of you guys are investing in multi units that provide a rent income of 10-15% return. My question is why not invest all this money to Real estate investment trusts? M...