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I'm new here and I wanted to hear some stories about how people got into real estate investing. How old were you when you got started in real estate investing? How did you get started?
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A recent post on BiggerPockets indicated the imposition of a new $500 per day fine in California for using potable water for ANYTHING but regular in-house use. No one at all commented on this. This is a serious statem...
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Recently, I read "Nomadland" about people who are poor or living on minimal social security and trying to get by. Some of my relatives have problems paying for housing and they don't understand how to navigate the sys...
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I have decided as an RN for 30 years and tired of punching a clock, to invest in real estate. I bought a brand new town home a year ago, but tired of big payments. Now decided to sell, and get serious into real estate...
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Hi my husband and I just signed up for the 3 day course with The Flipping Formula. The one sponsored by the A & E TV show.
I've read that some other members have attended and I would like some feedback from them...
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What do you do when you close a lease option deal in which you collect Lease Option consideration??? Legally do you have to hold it as if it was a deposit or can you use that to go find more investments and invest it?...
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I have a handful of rooming houses with a very interesting clientele. Now that it is getting colder, tenants have started using the stove top and ovens to heat the house.
I've had more than one $400+ bill (with only...
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I am strongly considering purchasing in Kansas city. I live in Phoenix, Arizona. Does anyone have any feedback or experience that they can share with regard to Kansas city rentals?
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Hello!So I have found a for sale by owner deal that I would like to make a cash offer on. How do I structure the offer so it gives me time for contractors to come in and give me a quote on the rehab costs? How do you ...
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Hi everyone!! Thank you for reading!A little about me: I've saved money for years to buy my first prop and will short term rent/Airbnb. My budget is around $500-700K. I'm preapproved up to $1M but that's a level of ri...