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Hey everyone! I'm Jack, a newbie investor from Seattle, WA that's been on Biggerpockets as a lurker for about six months or so. Although I've done a fair bit of reading, I haven't actually gotten into any sort of deal...
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I am under contract due to closeOn 7/31/2018 a member reached out to me and agreed to do the deal on my terms but is not a company and wants a 2.5% fee Not sure how to proceed I willNot send money not knowing if they...
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What would you recommend for someone who wants to start something similar to a REIT, but on a much smaller scale?
Let's say you have 10 friends who want to provide capital that you intend to pool together to invest i...
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I searched for an answer to my question on the forums and online but was not satisfied with what I found (either unclear answers or several years old).If I have an in-law suite in my basement, and I want to rent it ou...
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The fat lady officially sang for Blockbuster this month as the entertainment retail chain’s new owner, Dish Network, announced the closure of 1,500 stores. The failing Blockbuster chain was purchased by Dish Networ...
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Hello BP community!I am just not feeling the love with my current RE agent I connected with via Redfin as I search for a MFR in metro LA area, and I need your help. Even though he has done RE investing himself, he doe...
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Could I manage a property that my SDIRA, LLC owns? Of course I can't pay myself but could I do it for free to increase cash flow?John Bell
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Hi,the house I have for rent has attic access in the bedroom and also in the garage (pull out ladder). I don't want tenants to go up and put stuff there really, do you receommend me to put a hasp and padlock on each?...
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I am new to real estate investing and been taking training but have not yet got my hands in real estate. I live in the northern Virginia area and prices are going up. I ran into couple of turnkey rental properties com...
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Hello BF friends,
I am very "itchy" to invest out of state , nearby ( Rhode Island). I live in the Boston area, have 2 multi's & have a full time job
( self-employed) .
So , Boston to Rhode Island , would be ...