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Hi BP,I have always wondered what it is like to be a full time real estate investor. I have a full - time job and I am curious to know what it is that full time real estate investors do all day. Do you just look for d...
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So, I'm at my wife's uncle's house for dinner tonight, and it's gossip time. Turns out, the guy next door just passed away about a week ago. Half the family thinks that his wife is probably going to want to sell the p...
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Hello Bigger Pockets,I have recently moved to San Antonio, TX, and I'm interested in starting some networking. I'm new to the game of investing, but I do have one rental property under my belt. I'm interested in findi...
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Baltimore property in Gardenville area, Homeowner neighborhood, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. Currently being rented for 1050.00, was renting for 1200.00 but tenant had domestic issues and husband left, was unable to man...
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I was happening to reflect today and was thinking about all of the reasons why people are interested in real estate. Some love the sport, some are interested in creating a nest egg for their family and others want to...
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Happy Memorial Day.
What is your plan for the weekend?
Whatever you plan I hope you remember those for whom the day is set aside, our Armed Forces, past and present as well, especially those who paid the ultimate p...
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Hello All:My wife's aunt was over for dinner last night and she (knowing that I'm a real estate broker) asked me if I would be willing to sell her 4-plex that she owns here in Portland, Oregon. After a short discussi...
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I am looking for something formal that I can mail out to my payors to remind them that they can paydown extra principal without penalty and the benefits of doing so.
I use Sch E for my rental income properties. Assume the following:
Rental property valued at less than 1 Million and my wife and I have an AGI of less than $150k of total income.
I'm not a professional RE agent. B...
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Hey guys!
Everyone talks about how important it is to network and join the local REIA to gather with and get to know the others in your area.
However every time I look into the local groups in the Dallas area, there...