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Hello Bigger Pockets! I'm new to these forums and hoped to ask my first question - for those that have already reached their goals of financial independence, or are are getting close and making plans, I'm curious to ...
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So we're still trying to find the right area to buy our first investment property and time after time we decide we want a place that we can drive to.Obviously LA is out of the race, so where in about a 6 hour drive ra...
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@Christian Onalfo@Kas Filippola@Ross McFarland
Last person I offered to help ghosted the process. It is detailed work and yes you have to do the work.I will help you build a Deal Analysis tool via this post if you w...
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A elderly family member has a 1,300 acre ranch that she's looking to sell. She claims it's worth at least $1M, but she's willing to sell for $750K to family, in exchange for a minor concession (i.e., another family me...
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Hello!I know there's no crystal ball or magic bean but I've been reading all the great advice that gets posted here and as a newbie I am hoping I might be able to get some guidance. I have recently been to Joshua Tree...
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FINALLY!! For those of you that remember me, it's been quite some time ago that I posted on Investor Deal Diaries on the projects we had going in Orange County, CA (San Clemente, and Capo Beach - Dana Point) For those...
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Hello, Newbie here, been a pro member for almost a month now. This is my first post, sorry in advance if it's in the wrong forum, but would love some advance. ( I also just finished reading The Book On Rental Propert...
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I have 100k to invest. I am in Los Angeles. What area would get me best investment for my money? Thanks. This would be my first investment.
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Hey Guys! I have a rental condo in Little Italy in San Diego that breaks even monthly with $200k equity in it. I’m trying to figure out the best strategy and would love some advice. I am a gymnastics coach running my ...
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Hi guys - wanted to know the best areas in Socal you can purchase a home and truly cashflow from it? I know San Bernardino has real cheap properties, but what are some other alternatives?
Thanks!