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Johnny Utah asked me in a couple of other thread how I got started in RE investing, and I love talking about myself so here is a short (or short for me, you know I'm long winded) version.
I was living in the SF Bay A...
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TL;DRMy first investment property (single-family spec home), used hard money, father-in-law (FIL) was my mentor (he also did some minor work with me, he’s a general contractor), net profit approximately $27k, total ti...
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Do you all have a Trust that owns your rental properties? I have an LLC-but have not switched the homes into the name of the LLC. I feel lost on how to do this. I have called a lawyer wanted to charge me $1200 and wou...
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Would you spend $2000 for a course on how to buy and flip properties? If not, why? If yes, what would you require from guru in knowledge, experience and time?
Especially interested in those that have paid fees l...
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Hi all,
I'm new to BP and recently purchased an owner-occupied home. It is my understanding that I have to live in the house for one year before I can rent out the whole house. My question then is:After the year is u...
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I just got my offer accepted on my first rental property. I am excited that I finally made the first plunge, hopefully i will not regret it. If you guys have any suggestions for property management, please help me. ...
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what are you thoughts on starting affordable housing nonprofit?we would like to work in Oregon and Sonoma County, CAto provide equity in small homes, townhomes, plexesdeveloped as low cost as possible to help buyers :)
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Has anyone here done business with Growth Equity Group? I received a BP email from a gentleman, stating he is with Growth Equity Group. It looks like they allow for non-recourse financing and their clients utilize s...
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hey guys,I just purchased the book rich dad poor dad and started the first 50 pages and decided to do a little investigating about the credibility. My question, why do so many people back the book if there is so much ...
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Hi Guys and Gals, I just signed up tonight to bigger pockets. About six months back I was on the train coming home from work and got suggested a youtube video about "Evictions Gone Wrong " By James Wise Holton. I wat...