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This is my first post in a few years because frankly I've been on the grind learning how to become a better real estate investor and taking massive action. I'll try to keep this brief and also share my latest strateg...
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The New Year offers a fresh start and a chance to make resolutions to make this year the best yet. Every year, I like to reflect on the previous year and update my network on what is to come. Every year that I sit d...
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On December 30, 1988, the doctors had to perform an emergency C-section on my mother as she was giving birth to me. My umbilical cord had wrapped around my neck, cutting off the oxygen to my brain for one minute. When...
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After having the door closed over and over years ago, @James Vermillion inspired me to try to get a loan with his blog post
http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/05/27/financing-first-real-estate-deal-pitch-ne...
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A Little Backstory
Hi BiggerPockets! I wanted to make this post to give some inspiration to those newbies just starting out or even the more seasoned vets! I set out on my real estate journey with my first investmen...
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This is the first book that comes to mind, so I thought I'd kick this area off. Have you guys read it? What are your thoughts?
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What does it take to build a real estate business? What about a $350 MILLION real estate EMPIRE?Join us today as we speak with Grant Cardone -- motivational speaker, massively successful investor and best-selling auth...
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My first real estate investment was in 2010. I kept acquiring properties, sometimes using the BRRR strategy. I've been without a day job for 1.5 years looking for more deals and got a couple large portfolios in 2016...
I purchase my first flip using a FHA 203k loan. I had just left a bad marriage with 3 young children. The house should have been condemned because of holes in the roof and floors (in several areas). The septic tank h...
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This is my 5001st post on BP in just under 5 years of being a member of this community. So I thought I would take this time to reflect on all that has happened since then.Before BP – I worked a 50+ hour a week corpor...