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Hi, I'm Erik Keim from Casper WY, and a graduate of The University of Wyoming and The Naval Postgraduate School. I'm currently an active duty Marine with 14 years of service. I have used two VA secured loans to purch...
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I thought this article was quite interesting and kind of reflects what I see and hear these days - http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/07/20/signs-of... My understanding is that real estate like most other markets is ...
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We were hit with a bit of bad luck this year. Our grown son became ill and we are the caretakers, looks like it maybe long term. I'm 64, plan was to retire in 6 yrs. Finances are screwed due to medical et al. Debt $33...
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Before anyone judges me for the reality that I am solely sixteen years old, I'd like you guys to hear me out. I stay in suburban surroundings north sized of Houston, and I've gotten worn-out of letting others manage t...
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I am interested in the real estate market in Bakersfield CA. I am a newbie, and looking to purchase my first property within the next year. I am interested in buying either a single family residence or a 2-4 unit mult...
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Newbie here, hope you all are well!The husband and I have been reading, studying and listening on the BP community for around a year and are beyond grateful for this community and the wealth of knowledge.Due to credit...
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So just last weekend I found a steal on a fourplex that would be a great house-hack. I called the REA on the deal, the seller had FHA financing available, would be willing to do renovations before closing, and the age...
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What do you think is easier to achieve; $400K per year in net income, or $5mm in net worth? Or a similar question; which do you think you could achieve first?
Is real estate the easier path toward one or the other?
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They were selling unregistered securities and operating a Ponzi Scheme! They not only used investor money to support their personal lifestyle, but Peer Street also hindered borrowers payoffs to keep charging more fees...
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My question is. Should I pay cash for my investment properties ($200k) or should I finance multiple doors and stretch my $200k into the selected properties only putting enough down on each property to make it cash flo...