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Hey BP Community,I've got a friend who is a veteran and asked for my help to get into investing and I'm more than happy to help him out however there a concern that came up. He's on SSDI (Social Security Disability In...
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Hello BP community! My name is Donathan Rose and I am just starting out in REI. I have absolutely no experience but have literally been obsessed with researching and trying to watch, listen, and read anything I can on...
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Hi. My name is Greg and I am from Tiffin, OH. I have a military background and have been stationed overseas. Recently my wife and I had twins. A beautiful boy and girl. I own a small trucking company and have ...
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Hi All,Newbie here, just a quick question we are building an addition on our second home, we have a primary residence, and two rental properties. We are trying to not use our retirement funds. Are there any strategies...
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My son is looking to move to San Diego with the Navy as an E5. He will know within a month. Looking for both Real Estate Agents in that market and fellow Military who do RE investing there. He will get around $3,100...
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Hi BP community. I searched in the Tax and Legal forum, but didn't see this question answered specifically. I am trying to determine how lease option up-front option fees are taxed. My understanding is that they are r...
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Hello BP! My name is Shemika Jackson, most people call me Sjay. I am from Cleveland, Ohio, & just recently became serious about my real estate wholesaling business! I was introduced to the industry several years...
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Hello to All- I was recently told about this group so I hope to network, gain some friendships as well as be a resource to those in the Real Estate community. My husband and I are retired military and we own Top Bragg...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community! I am a Kansas City local and am new to real estate. I am excited to be here! I have been interested in real estate for several years when I saw my dad doing it. However, a couple months ...
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Hi there, I wanted to introduction myself to the BP community. I just finished my sophomore year at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I am majoring in Real Estate and minoring in Marketing. I am working as a Lea...