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Looking to start out in rental property investing sometime soon here, and I have a few questions. In my current area, most SFH are out of my price range and those that I can afford are in less desirable areas or need ...
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What are your thoughts on investing in a condo as a str vs a sfm. The big benefit of str in my opinion is chase flow and obviously since you’re typically buying in a desirable area you can offer get really good apprec...
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I am considering making a career change and am looking for advice. I have been working in chemical plants (project scheduler / "excel guy") for a few years but the uncertainty and constant relocating can be draining....
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Hello BiggerPockets!!I'm an aspiring real estate investor and I'm seeking advice on how to build relationships with private investors. Would I need a portfolio? Would a private investor even deal with little to no e...
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It's my understanding that someone can not use there self-directed IRA to benefit their direct family. In other words, I couldn't use my self-directed IRA to put a down-payment on a property that my brother will use ...
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My name is Tim, I'm 21 and I work full time making decent money. I have recently acquired a small obsession with researching real estate and have a goal to invest in real estate throughout my young years. I have abs...
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Hey guys im looking at real estate in South America ,for the price of a studio here in the U.S there you can get a 3br +1000sqf house in nice area of town ready to move in, been pondering on getting a personal loan he...
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I am going to meet with an owed of a car wash tomorrow. We are going to go over numbers and his asking price. He is willing to owner finance will a partial down payment. I do respect this man although I don't know ...
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Hello Everyone!I wanted to ask is there anyone keeping a customer database? Since I have started in real estate investing; any potential renter is keep in an Excel file. So anytime I have someone looking, asking or ev...