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Hey everyone, my name’s Blake and I’m an Aerospace Engineering student out of Springfield, Mo. I’m not an investor quite yet, but I am familiar with REI.
I know the saying “time in the market is better than timing th...
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Hi BPers,In a dilemma now and thought of posting it here to see if others are went through the same path. My goal is to invest in an investment property (Currently narrowing down the area). For the DP, I have options ...
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Explore the distinctive factors that set us apart from other investment companies as we tackle our investment ethos and approach, prioritizing investors' interests and capital preservation.
Differences between public...
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For those of you who invest in SFH's, does the size of the home influence your decision at all? For instance, I have found a couple of little bayfront towns near where I live. These towns are filled with little 1-2 b...
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Are you a tire kicker or a deal maker?
TIRE-KICKERS are unsure of indecisive of the market. They read a lot of information, spend a great deal of time looking around, inquiring but never really committi...
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Hi all!I'm almost positive that I'm not the only one watching, but it's exciting to see this awesome community reaching such an amazing milestone! Great work @Joshua Dorkin! You've built something remarkable and you...
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When analyzing a deal, what is the best strategy for estimating rehab cost? Do you only do it after walking the property or inspections? For a newbie, how do you get close without really knowing what to look for?
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Hey BP - Recently responded this to an inbox asking my opinion of investing in Detroit, Mi. What do you think about the future of real estate in Detroit? (written a little theoretical - would love some data to prove/...
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I put an offer on a SFH that was previously self insured.Does anyone have any tips, what to look out for, how I get a quote or the process of getting it insured if I end up purchasing the property?Also if you know of ...
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We do a lot of seminars for free in our area on various topics such as land contract home ownership and IRA investing. Every month the challenge is of course to get people to show up to these events.
What are some e...