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Future Investor: What’s the first step in becoming a real estate investor?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: Because I want to start investing. So what’s the first step?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: I just told you. Because ...
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First off love this community and glad to be a member, I have been on the site for about a month or so and have learned a ton, something new every day. A big thanks to all the knowledgeable people who contribute.A li...
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Hello everyone,Looking to get some feedback as I'm very interested in making real estate a second job for me. I work full time as a branch manager for a major bank and am realizing that this is a job that will not hel...
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I'm preparing to purchase a business and the owner wants a flat purchase price and will charge zero interest on the loan. Her attorney told her she is REQUIRED by federal law to charge a minimum 2.75% interest or els...
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Hi there,I am writing seeking advice on what to do in this in between time and whether I should buy a primary residence first or a rental property first. My husband and I plan to get into buy and hold properties and e...
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Hi all, new landlord here. This applicant recently divorced with one kid and 2 dogs. She was a stay-home mom and has no income. As part of the divorce, they are selling the house, and it is under contract (verified th...
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Hello,
New here and looking for some advice and following through with a vacation townhome.
In Feb of '21 we put some earnest down on a new townhome that had a complete date of Spring '22. That got delayed a few tim...
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When I find a MF deal that we want to purchase, needing help of partners to help with downpayment and possible upfront CapEx money to address deferred maintenance on a property (roof, exterior, etc), what is the best ...
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I have a condo in downtown Sacramento a few blocks from the new arena. It appraised at 300k with 150k in equity. I am debating on doing a 1031 with the property for 3 out of state rentals that cashflow 250-400/month e...
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I am trying to decide if real estate is the correct avenue for my future or if I should stick with more traditional investment options. Here is how I got to Bigger Pockets:I bought a foreclosure when I was 18. It was ...