I have been listening to the podcasts, reading, studying and using most of my free time to learn how to invest. I have learned much from other investor stories but I have yet to come across a success story of a person...
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Hello BP, kindly seeking advice on 2 things: 1. best neighborhoods North/West of Denver, CO for long term appreciation and a good first time Colorado experience2. lender recommendations for an 80/10/10 programMy husba...
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Ok, I admit it. I listen to Dave Ramsey. Today he had a caller ask about REI. Here are some of his major issues:
1. Be Patient. Most beginners get all excited and think they are going to make a killing, but they ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community! I just received my real estate license in Massachusetts and plan on attaining my New Hampshire license soon, since I live right on the boarder of MA and NH. I was wanting to get some ad...
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I am California resident with one rental property that has just over $300k in equity and is barely in the black each month (less than $200). Looking to retire in about 5 years. Were are SERIOUSLY considering moving to...
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Starting last summer I knew that I wanted to do real estate for the rest of my life so within a few months, I gathered every penny I could find and bought my first home which I am currently house hacking; I was instan...
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I have evicted tenants before but here in Illinois it is time consuming and costly. Looking for creative ways to get tenant out legally. Buy them out, etc.
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I am located in Cypress, CA (north OC area). I have been exploring different markets for my first STR. Initial preference…. stay close to Orange County area/self manage. But each city in OC has different restricti...
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Hi! I am looking to buy my first rental property as soon as I can find the right deal. Question for experienced rental property owners out there- is school rating important when it comes to a rental property? Is it a ...