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Hi all!So to start, I am somewhat new to real estate investing as I have yet to close my first deal, but have been an avid consumer of all real estate investing knowledge for over a decade, and have recently decided w...
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Hey everyone, I am in the middle of a direct mail campaign. I am taking all of my advice from a great Joe Fairless article. I am set to send out the 3rd round this month. My question is instead of sending out the same...
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Has anyone here used self directed IRA as down payments for rental property of any flipping deal? I just read an article about using a self directed IRA for REI, but am not quit sure how it really works. I have some ...
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I am considering using Equity Trust to set up a self-directed IRA to purchase properties. Any advise? What are pros and cons or restrictions?
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I am not sure this is the right forum. It's not a question about rehabbing or flipping but is a construction question on my raw land-to-be-rental property. Please let me know if there is a better place to post this qu...
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Hello, not sure if I'm posting in the right group but I'm looking at buying a home to rent. I plan to have the home occupied by a home health aid service who takes care of people 24hrs day and need a home to rent for ...
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Hello BP community! * I need your help and sage advice!! *I have a chance to assume a freely assumable loan for a duplex at 3.25% loan rate with a balance of $214,000. It was appraised two months ago for 260k. I bel...
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I'm really interested to hear how other people who are actively sending direct mail would answer these questions, especially question #1. I've been sending direct mail for many years and have done both large, bulk ma...
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Hey BP community!
Hope everyone's doing well. I'm exploring real estate wholesaling and would love to connect with those who've automated their businesses on a budget.
Curious about:
1. Budget-Friendly Tools: Any r...