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Hey.. Im new to investing and I have a question.. I have 12k in savings and I'm wanting to get started with real estate by investing in mobile homes. My immediate goal is to generate a good extra income, long term is ...
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Donald Trump was just elected president in one of the most dividing elections in recent history. The country has shown its divide, and now will have to grow together, and Trump seems to think that we should start our...
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Hello!New investor here looking to buy my first property. I am in the process of setting up a trust. During my conversation with the attorney, she mentioned that it's rare for investors who finance property to buy a p...
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When does a rental home renovation cost too much? I purchased my first home while college and it needed a ton of work. I used this home as my “crash course in home renovations”. I did all the work myself by watching Y...
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I am preparing to dip my toe into tax lien auctions in Baltimore City this May. I am logging potential properties I am interested in BUT I am confused as to the bid itself and the actual high bid premium1) When I subm...
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Hi BP,Although I’ve only started in real estate investing, I’ve been reading books on tax and legal protections. In protecting my investments, I’ve learned the importance of the first and second defense, home owner’s ...
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I recently listened to a podcast interview with a very accomplished and intelligent syndicator. He said that the annual return you anticipate for your investors needs to be at least equal to the rate of inflation in o...
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I have been looking in my local college town for a college rental. I found one that the numbers worked out giving me a good return. I have currently put an offer in on the property providing calculations, property e...
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These gurus be charging thou$ands of dollars for their courses and seminars. If someone has that kind of money to pay for the course, wouldn't they be better off investing that money in real estate itself? Why pay $4k...