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i am looking to do my first deal. i have no connections really and no money for sales ads, driving around, or other expensive "huge" marketing plans. I only want ONE house right now so i think that means 10 real selle...
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For example, I have a property we are renting that we need to refi. I found a lender who can help us. We are going into underwriting. FTW! Just curious what your small wins are.
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I’m curious to see who exactly visits bigger pockets. Is it mostly newbie/wanna-be investors or more seasoned/experienced investors?
If you are investing, are you in state or out of state?
I’ll start by answering m...
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I am not sure there is really a good thread here in BP which address this question. I know there are many blogs but those do not provide expanded conversations around the idea, IMO. If you are a seasoned, new or pot...
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I want to know what your barriers are. What's stopping you from buying an investment property? -Time-Money-Knowledge-Coach/Mentor-Fear
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While most of us who invest in real estate (or anything really) understand the financial risks we are taking - how many of us really stop to think about the potential risk to our personal or families safety?
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