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Hello hello! I've been keeping track of Bigger Pockets for some time, and just now decided that I should start engaging the community. Well here I am! My interest and journey into the world of real estate investin...
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I've got 5 units (Duplex & Triplex) that I've owned for 4-5 years now. currently cash flowing $1500 total.
Since I'm really busy with my job, I've been strongly considering paying off each one aggressively, whic...
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Hello,Does anyone have a financial advisor in the Portland, OR area that they highly recommend? I'd like them to be able to cover a broad range of financial advise including real estate, stocks, retirement planning, c...
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I have a rental property that is paid off, I want to use the equity to get another one. However I don't understand the concept of buying bunch of properties with equity, isn't that creating more debt? Your cash flow i...
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My personal debt and passive income.
Anyone can do this. Less than 2 years ago I owned no real estate.
This took, sacrifice, it took giving up immediate wants for long term needs.
Also note I didn’t include ...
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Hello All,I have been really contemplating on what to do first and cant figure out which so I think ill just give my reason to each. Im looking for some really good sound advice. Real Estate Investing will be my full ...
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Hi everyone,I just finished up @Scott Trench book Set For Life. I was just curious if anyone has calculated there Real Net Worth as he describes it in the book. If so I was hoping to get some advice on a few questions...
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As a newbie with limited capital from which to begin investing, and a Dave Ramsey fan, I'm struggling with how to justify REI knowing he teaches to do everything with cash, including REI. In fact, it would seem that a...
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Are there any benefits of Recourse Loans? Or are non-Recourse loans always a better decision? Specifically for large apartment building purchases.
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I am interested in hearing opinions from current investors in the SE (Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Charlotte, Columbia) and TX - what are your thoughts on the impacts to your various markets? Do you see higher or lower in...