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Hey everyone, first post on BP but been lurking for a bit. I know many people on here have started their REI journey with single family and other small investments. Some "gurus" out there say to skip the small stuff a...
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I keep hearing about how much Detroit is the worst etc on the podcast. I have a feeling it's mainly being referred to as the scams that go on there and the people who take advantage of new investors. So rather than sa...
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I know its encouraged here to tell your friends and family your goals with real estate. Tell everyone what you want to do and are looking for. My problem is everytime I do, I constantly have to defend myself and the r...
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A lot of investors are reaching out to me right now, often those who are currently under contract on a first or second property. Luckily, almost all of the folks I've talked to are in strong financial positions overal...
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As a "cash buyer" I am (or was) on many wholesalers' buyers lists. There is a fairly recent trend where real estate agents/brokers are getting on the "re-wholesale" bandwagon and basically adding on an additional $5k-...
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Hi all - I need some help! My wife and I are real estate investors - we own three properties and none of them are living up to our expectations. We have been putting a ton of our own money into the properties to kee...
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Hey fellow real estate freaks!
Ok, so I did a search already about doing investing with a partner. Not quite finding my answer. And I'd just like to hear what your input is about this.
I want to start investing. Y...
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Since my first property I was seriously looking at fell through, I thought I would try this again. Hopefully it is a winner this time.@Bram Spiero I just wanted to let you know that I am evaluating another deal agai...
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I happened to run across a message from someone looking to sell a near 50 unit apartment complex in my town off mls. We spoke briefly on the phone and he said that he would prefer to meet in person, so we scheduled to...
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/DETROIT-MI-SOLID-BRICK-SIN...Is the whole city falling apart?