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I was looking for advice on starting out in being a successful real estate investor (with no capital) years back and ran across a few people who gave some of the best advice I have ever received for that scenario: BE ...
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I have been interested in real estate investment for 9 plus years, but have never been in a position financially to make it work. This year I decided I was going to make the jump into real estate investing and met wit...
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Flash back about 7-8 months ago when I am finally ready to get a loan for my first primary residence. I am currently renting an apartment, but I have purchased and renovated two buy-and-hold investment properties in t...
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I have come across a package of 4 single family homes and a vacant lot that is for sale and has peaked my interest and I got to thinking about how I might try to acquire them...wondering if anyone has any thoughts on ...
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Hi, my name is Carol (27) and Im from South Africa. Yes, way in Africa and I came across BP during an enjoyable read of The Book on Flipping houses with J Scott. Even though Im in a different continent altogether, I s...
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You need to protect your assets, trust me:When people are getting started in real estate, they often assume they need to form an entity like an LLC or an S corporation first thing. The two main reasons for this are to...
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We have completed rental property #1 and are now looking for #2 with someselfish needs as part of the deal. Trying to decide between a cabin in the ASKA Adventure Area (aka North Georgia Mountains) or Beach Condo (...
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Good day BP!
I'm am starting to build my work team and wanted to see what success folks have had with establishing credibility with a lender. I have capital to back up my investment but know that is not enough. Since...
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I currently self manage my properties. I just have four. I am planning leave town for a couple of months this winter, has anybody had any experience with just giving tenants deposit slips and allowing them to deposit ...
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I was hoping to poll those willing to share on your personal practices for keeping reserves as buy and hold investors. If you are willing to shed some light on your philosophy behind your practices that would be even ...