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I'm a new investor starting out, so I am trying to do as much research as possible to really know my market well. I'm in Essex County, NJ and looking to invest within the state. What kind of research do you suggest? I...
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Hey everyone! Would love tips from fellow Bigger Pockets investors on how to navigate my current life scenario. My wife and I recently moved to Austin, TX to start two new jobs. After moving, I found out from our loan...
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Hello all - i am just getting started out and was wondering if it makes sense getting a real estate license. Does this give any avantages in moving forward?Regards,Azeez
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Im am considering relocating to Detroit to invest in RE. The only thing giving me pause is the price:prop tax ratio. It seems that in many cases the prop tax is so high than the property is in effect worth less than z...
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Hello,
I'm Mike from Richmond, VA. I've lurked around here a while. Over the past 10 years I've gone back and forth as to whether I wanted to take the dive and I think I've finally convinced myself I do and the tim...
I stumbled onto BP about a week ago researching business entity formation and haven’t left since! After all the technical readings in my initial search, I realized hearing experiences from forum members and reading ar...
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Hi Guys,I'm just starting out and so glad I found this site! I learned so much from just reading the forums, reading the blogs, and listening to the podcasts. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, but I'm going to sta...
I have read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and signed up for an initial coaching call where the coach is supposed to go over what they offer and how coaching can help me as an investor. I am unsure if I should g...
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I do agree with the idea of that real world experience will always be the best teacher. As long as you don't lose all of your capital, throwing yourself in with the sharks could be the best, and quickest teacher. And ...
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I've read a post or two saying to send out direct mail letters every couple weeks. Does this apply for folks who have called me?
To be honest, I feel bad about sending more yellow letters to people that I've spoken t...