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Hey guys! I have recently found interest in REI, and I am seeking guidance during these first steps. When I say recently, I mean I read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" two months ago. Since then, my life has consisted of BP foru...
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Hello all! My name is Julie, and after over a decade of wanting to be a real estate investor, I'm finally taking steps to do it. Bigger Pockets has been a fantastic resource already, and has really been the push I n...
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I'm looking to get into buying, buy and hold properties and wanted to get some opinions. What's your personal preference on whether to buy property that needs rehabbing, slight touch-up, turn-key, or do you buy them a...
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Before I jump into anything, I want to have most or all of my team in place. And what better place to ask for suggestions than BP?! I know some of these questions have been asked in the past, but I can't figure out ho...
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Here is my business environment:The town I am in has a population of 9000. There is a petroleum refinery on the edge of town. During any given week, there can be 20-200 traveling contractors working short term jobs ...
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Hi All -Must an FHA loan be one of your first 4 mortgages or is there no relevant restriction? To put it another way, can a 5th+ mortgage be an FHA loan? Are there any other relevant considerations surrounding the num...
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As I’m looking for my first deal I keep going back to turn key opportunities as an option. I’m curious if anyone has built their portfolio mostly or completely with turn key properties?
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Welcome to my weekly skeptical investor forum, right here on BP! A frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets. From one real estate investor to another.
Today We’re Talkin:
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Morning, Bigger Pockets!I want to try to give back to the community that has helped me so much. If anyone has any questions on investing in the winery/vineyard space, agriculture, or questions about environmental issu...
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6 years ago I made a similar post and it seemed to resonate with many people as a few even sought me out and told me how the post had touched them. So, I thought I would do a follow up and do a "deep dive" into my ex...