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Hi All,I was listening to the podcast the other day and David was talking about the challenges of finding a good quality contractor to work with. There's no doubt that this would be one of the more important things to...
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What are some good books on commercial real estate? The only ones I have been finding are vague overviews on the subject. I am looking for something with a little more depth.
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Does anyone use any specific websites or programs to determine what rental rates might be in a certain area? For example, I see a 4 bedroom house and I want to figure out what I can rent that out for, which is crucial...
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Note: I am not a foreign investor. I am based in the US and would love to learn more about people doing anything real estate thru EB-5 programs. Do you start off by creating an EB-5 regional center? How do you just...
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Hey everyone,I am new to the real estate investing game and looking to do Yellow Letters and postcards for my next campaign. I currently own a duplex and my personal home, and looking to buy my next rental property u...
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I've been trying to make a business card most of the day. Here is what I've come up with. The uploaded quality isn't the greatest, but you get the idea. Please feel free to give your opinion/feedback before I have t...
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Hello I am still new to the investing world, so any advice would be helpful. I'm considering a purchase to use as section 8 rentals. It does not already have voucher in place. What is the process to get section 8 ren...
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Hi Everyone,I am a new investor who would like some information on what companies investors use as the custodian for the self-directed IRA's. I am willing to research the companies myself. So if you can recommend a ...
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In addition to the BP community, I've been considering joining a local REIA. I am in the Maryland/DC area, and there are about a dozen advertised organizations on reiclub.com.
What things do you look for in an REI g...
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Hey BP 👋🏼I was curious if anyone has ever gone through the process and qualified to rent a property to a family member who is on section 8 housing?My mother is disabled and is currently on the program. We live in an a...