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While most of us who invest in real estate (or anything really) understand the financial risks we are taking - how many of us really stop to think about the potential risk to our personal or families safety?
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Has anyone else invested with this guy? I got roped into this PEP fund he was advertising by a friend who had invested with him before. The fund was advertised as a boring "preferred equity" fund that pays 10% a yea...
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I found a contractor I like to rehab a house I bought. Is it best for the investor to always purchase the material? I am assuming the answer is "yes" to get credit card points and prevent a contractor from charging a ...
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I'm totally prepared to get my ass grilled based on the title of this thread but that's fine. Please share your honest opinions. Here is the situation:
- I'm a complete car nut. I spend a lot of my free time research...
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I've read that you should always have a realtor as part of your dream team. How can a realtor assist you? How much commision should you pay a realtor?
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Hi guys. I purchased a 3 bed, 2 bath SFR in Sacramento, California (Elk Grove area) in March of 2016. I joined BP a few months back and have been learning a lot and lately have been questioning my decision to buy this...
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I have been wondering what market to invest in? I live in California and with its Laws from my understanding, it is geared more towards the tenants than the landlord and it can be crazy expensive to purchase and then...
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What were the first 5 steps you took to get started on your real estate investing venture?
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I am in the process of trying to close on the sale of a property, and the bank has been a huge hassle. The home was under contract for $155 per sq-ft which is totally in line with all comps and lower than some provide...