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What does it take to truly find financial independence? Money? Deals? Mentors? Or could it be something else entirely… something intangible? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we sit down with Rock Thomas, ...
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Hi BP community. I searched in the Tax and Legal forum, but didn't see this question answered specifically. I am trying to determine how lease option up-front option fees are taxed. My understanding is that they are r...
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I am one that believe in my saying which goes - "If you hang around a circle of 11 CEOs, You'll be the 12th" . With that being said, I know the Real Estate Investing path can be achieved anywhere so long as you are ac...
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Hello BP!
I’ve come across BiggerPockets last year while I was watching YouTube videos on financial independence. Since then I’ve really enjoyed listening to the BP podcasts, reading the books listed in the BP Book...
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Good evening! I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Sherna and I am excited for the opportunity to get to know you all. I look forward to learning from all of you, networking, and eventually help...
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Hey there, As a quick intro I am an intermediate investor from San Jose, California who has it on his 2017 goals list to find a great mentor! My second and most recent purchase is a short-term rental out in TN, and n...
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I hope this email finds you well. I’ve been in the real estate sales for nearly a year now, leveraging my charisma and strong sales skills from other industries. However, I’ve encountered challenges and haven’t achiev...
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Hi everyone,
I'm excited to dive into the world of real estate and connect with experienced professionals who are already thriving in this field. My goal is to invest in real estate, and I believe that building relat...
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So I'm starting out still trying to get my first deal done how ever I feel like my job eats a way a lot my time I feel like I don't have time for anything and I definitely don't have many working hours with investmen...
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Hi Everyone. I am a new Real Estate Investor living in the Lehigh Valley and I am seeking to develop a team mainly Real Estate Agents and Contractors but other investors (Attorneys, Appraiser, etc) are welcome. My goa...