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I'll set the context of my question: I am 27 yr old self-employed individual with no IRA or 401K currently in place.I've heard self-directed IRA's explained and I can definitely see the benefit to someone who already ...
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Whats going on guys?? Just want to shout out my CT people for holding it down. I am fairly new to the area of Bridgeport as I just moved a few months ago from Guilford. I am eager to get my REI career started and I ju...
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My name is Brian Miller and I have never bought any sort of property. I am currently finishing my Electrical Engineering Technology degree at Drexel University. I went to Burlington County College for four years while...
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To whom it may concern,My name is Zachary McDonough. I am high-key addicted to real estate. I am 22 years old but have been addicted for around 5 years. I am constantly having visions owning lots of properties and ble...
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I wanted to take a second and introduce myself. I've been trolling for a bit, but now is the time to get connected. I do not have any properties at the moment. I am in my research stage of a NEWBIE. I am located in th...
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Good afternoon all BP Users:
I currently have a contract that I can sign tonight for a house built in 1930. The exterior is wood and the wood seems to be chipping. Has anyone had any issues with lead paint? I...
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I have a flip which has about four inches of insulation in the attics. In flips do you typically add insulation as a selling point. Not sure if the return would be there for this activity and was wondering to do it o...
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Is anyone familiar with Lusby Maryland? Whats the reputation of the area? Is it considered safe? In your opinion, is it a good area to invest in?Thanks!
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Hello BB gurus, I have been reading and absorbing as much as I can into this real estate investing since my primary residence purchase 2 years ago. I live in the Pacific Northwest region with median home price around ...
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Hello friends!I've never used QuickBooks but just read in "Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor" that it can be a pretty valuable tool for bookkeeping. In the book it was really only described for use wit...