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I hear there are a lot of private lending scams out there. Are there none beyond your own personal acquaintances that are reputable? Do they all charge application fees? What is the best way to check a prospective ...
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So you read rich dad poor dad, then you hit the internet searching for ways to invest in real estate and you eventually come across Bigger Pockets. You start reading and asking questions. You sign up for a webinar an...
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Hello,Hi Everyone. I have started cold calling FINALLY. I am so happy I got over my fear and just dove in. I am curious to hear if anyone has started cold calling. If so, what is the cadence for follow-up with the sel...
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Hi - I recently bought a foreclose in Lakes Region (Gilford) that I am planning to rent to my Mom (so not looking to cut corners too severely). The house has work needs to be done with support beams (rotted) and a lo...
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Hi Folks,We are just starting out in RE investing, and have been trying to educate ourselves using BP podcasts and forums. Were from Calgary AB but are very interested in the US market, particularly in Dallas, Atlanta...
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I'm new to the investing screen and have been doing research on strategies and terminologies with major help from the BP website. I feel I have a grasp and an understanding on how I would like to app...
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I have been investing 401K funds through a self-directed DB plan in my company for a while, but now I have different 401K money coming in and wondering who uses retirement accounts with traditional stocks and who is i...
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Hi, everyone. This question is for the landlords out there.I am a total newbie to real estate investment and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for how to choose a property manager. I will be the landl...
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“The Truth About Rehab Projects & Budgets”By Justin M. Bullock, Real Estate Developer & InvestorWhere there are numerous components to real estate investing, one of the most common struggles (with both new and...
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I speak a few times a year at different real estate industry events and even a few entrepreneurial conferences. For the past couple of years, after noticing a really disturbing trend in the marketing practices of Tur...