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I'm curious to hear people's choices and reasons for using and/or reasons for not using any of the numerous self-directed IRA custodians out there.
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I have always had carpet in my rentals but I’ve been hearing more praise for putting in hard floors for less expense during rental turnover. When I called in a couple of flooring guys for estimates, one recommended vi...
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Hello everyone, I'm sort of new in buying multi-unit properties. My client is looking to widen his portfolio in real estate and love the idea of multi-unit, considering that he will just rent out the units and not sta...
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Contractor agreed to replace my roof if insurance would pay for damages. He came to my door offering his service. To my surprise the insurance company agreed to pay $21,000 for damages. Our contractor quoted us $20,00...
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Do you really understand your own motivations?
Simple answer might be yes, Money! So, you're saying you choose real estate just because you're under the impression you'll get rich or earn more in RE than you ...
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So I just finished doing all the calculations for this flip. Man it was a beast. Almost 10 months from close to close and a huge project for a first time flipper.So here's what I got:I had a call from a direct mail ca...
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Hello BPers,
I was hoping someone might have a recommendation for my financing problem.
I am a military investor who buys a house at each post I am stationed at. With a deployment, that has meant I am ...
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Hello everyone! My husband and I are investors and have 3 doors in Los Angeles - all LTR. We're interested in STRs, but given the current interest rates are nervous about having to keep an STR afloat if/when the prope...
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Hi. I've been listening to the BP podcast for a couple years now and it's honestly a pretty good podcast even though after a while it gets a little repetitive. But I always enjoyed Brandon's energy and humbleness. I t...
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Hey BP! This is my first post and I'm still very much a newbie in the REI world. I've listened to about 5 podcasts so far and I'm digging all the great info and interviews.That being said I live in the SF Bay Area, wh...