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Hi all. As someone who is extremely new to real estate investing, one of my Immedient goals is to get my name out there. Whether it's attending local meetups or real estate clubs, I want to be there.
Is it important ...
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I've read some marvelous advice here about a variety of topics, so I'm going to ask this question that is puzzling me about the tax deductibility of my rental expenses.I've been told that I can't deduct expenses due t...
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is anyone familiar with using GIS to locate vacant lots for sale. I'm currently trying to use the GIS located on county websites but have had minimal luck. Any specific strategies would be great. Thanks
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Hello BP'ers I'm just starting to bid at auctions in NH and wondering how other people are protecting themselves against potential liens. I know I can pay a title company to run a report right before the auction but ...
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I'm a new investor and working on rehabbing 1 bedroom apartments in a 12 unit building. For the kitchens I'm able to salvage the cabinets thank goodness but not sure about upgrading to granite vs going with Formica. I...
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Hi,I don't want to start any discussion about the legitimacy of this training/coaching school and business. I am ashamed that I attended the FB seminars during the pandemic, as I was unemployed and desperate to find a...
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Hi everyone,Very excited to finally be able to post on here! A little background on me, I've always had a plan to use REI to step away from a 9-5. I'm a complete newb but have done the best I can researching RE. I'd ...
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Susan Gong. I am a newbie in REI. I grow up in China and came to California bay area 7 years ago. I recently discovered BP and truly like it. I have been reading posts and listening...
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Hello BP! I'm new to the REI game and am more than fired up to get going. Though I consider myself to be in the learning phase, I hope to have a contract on a 8-12 unit multifamily property by 3/1/18. I have access...
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Hey everyone, my name is Jason Blue from Agoura Hills, CA which is on an outer edge of Los Angeles County. I am new to Bigger Pockets and REI in general. I am absolutely blown by this site and the massive wealth of in...