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So I planned to write a "success" story after my first flip was sold last year and never got around to it. Partially because it didn't feel like much of a success after all was said and done and I was exhausted. Menta...
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Hello,Depreciation is touted as one of the big benefits of buying investment real estate (rentals) . I am not able to understand the benefit of taking depreciation on a rental property. On one hand IRS rules force you...
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Hello BP,I'm looking at finally taking the plunge and buying my first property. It's a quad with tenants in place and it should provide cash flow even if I am occupying one unit free of charge. My question is this: ...
Hey, I'm a 21 year old student in my third year of university. I have 22000 dollars in student loan debt, i recently had a credit card go to collections but paid in full in January of this year, but other than that i ...
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I’ve been going back and forth on whether to dedicate 100% of my extra cash each month to my real estate account OR continue dedicating some portion to dollar cost averaging into the stock market (via Wealthfront).I’m...
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This was by far, the strangest and hardest deal yet for me to complete. Seems ironic since its such a small payday.
*No Address yet will add later** Buena Park, CA
ARV - $630-650k
Repairs - $30k
Sold for - $511k
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Hi everyone! My most recent new tenant whom I had questions about earlier, did resolve a phone number issue, which of couarse he still does not answer nor set up a mailbox for messages, but hey! This new tenant of min...
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Hello BP Fam,
Im new to REI and i need some advice.
Should i focus on purchasing a primary residence or look into out of state investment property?
Heres my situation...My husband and i live in Miami, FL and the ...
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I’ve been wanting to get deeper into REI for many years, and I have finally lined up enough equity and cash to where I’m comfortable taking the dive. While I have some sensibilities already in place from managing a pr...
Hi everyone,
I've been on here awhile, learning, listening, and reading as much as I can about real estate investment and man... is it ever addictive! Now, finally I'm taking the leap to reach out and ask your thoug...