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Hello, After looking high and low, coming across deals that are under contract and in closing by the time I contact the real estate agent, I have found a nice duplex in a decent area for a great price. I have been sav...
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Current Situation: My wife and I have been slowly getting into REI over the last 4 years. We currently have 5 SFH long-term rentals and a short term rental.Up until 2022 we both had W2 jobs, but we just had our first ...
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Hello All, I am about to sign an agreement with a property management company for two of my properties i just purchased out of states properties in Saint louis Missouri and i do concern with AUTHORIZATION paragraph, i...
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Hello BP, Can you help me decide how to choose an agent? I plan on making another forum post asking for agent's to essentially reach out me based upon my market and strategy. Do I have to interview and choose 1 agent ...
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Can you please describe your personal experiences investing in real estate using your self-directed individual retirement account? 
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This question is specific to all Self-Directed IRA investors. What types of assets do you hold in your portfolio?
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After a basic email to sellers asking "will they consider a lease purchase" to see if they are even remotely interested in this type deal, some say they may be interested but first want to know my background, credit r...
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I'm new to this kind of real estate, was trying to do some research but still not able to get the difference. Like, after Targeted hold period - what happens? You get money back? Or if you want to get your money back ...
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I'm going to look at a property that makes great sense on paper but has been on the market for too long. It is also 2 1/2 hours away, a bit farther than I usually look. I'm looking at paying a contractor/inspector to ...