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Hi my name is Michael and I’m 16 years old and am currently looking to build some capital (20k+) to invest later on in real estate. I’m not sure if I should invest in something else in the meantime and hold it (stock...
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I purchased this Houston area home back in 2018, and we are now looking to upgrade. Rather than selling the home, I have been weighing my options as to whether or not it would be a good idea to turn it into a rental. ...
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Hello, I'm brand new to BP. I just started listening to the podcast, and very excited in learning from anyone willing to share. I currently own two rental properties, and my goal is have a passive income of $100k in 5...
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Hello BP community,Are self directed IRAs a good idea for those working towards early retirement? My goal is to retire/be financially free by age 35 and not being able to access the cash without penalty until 59 1/2 m...
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I'm looking to purchase an off-market home in my neighborhood and ran into a hurdle that I might not be able to overcome...For context my elderly neighbor who I've been friends with for the last couple of years recent...
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I have money to invest but I'm taking time to formulate my strategy for investing in rental properties. I live in a very rural area...southern Virginia. In my world, Roanoke and Winston Salem are very large cities.I ...
So looking for some guidance. This is going to be my first investment property. Looking at smaller town homes in the area. Around 100-175k. Started dealing with a lender and mentioned a home equity loan since it is a ...
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Hello everyone,I bought a condo in downtown Chicago 4 years ago that has been my primary residence since. However, my wife just received a job offer in Miami and we are moving at the end of the month, so I want to tur...
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Hi everyone! I’m new to the real estate world and have a lot of questions. I’ve been looking into wholesaling as a way to start, but even though I’ve read forums and discussions about the steps to start, I feel like I...
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My tenant's lease expires May 31st and when I asked them about renewing they informed me that the father had lost his job. They are asking to do month to month until he finds another job.
What would you do in...