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I understand that you can use a self directed IRA to buy a property (either in full or as the down payment). But say you use it all as the down payment, then you suddenly have a 10k repair that you need (roof broke, h...
Hey everyone, I've been a townhouse/apartment flipper in Vancouver, BC the last few years. Since that market is in flux (with a good chance of a decent decline), I'm taking some time to explore other markets in additi...
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Let me start by thanking my parents, mentors and everyone in the bigger pockets. I came to USA in 2014 with just $400 and joined a 2 year Master's in Computer Science Program in NJIT,i completed this in just 10 months...
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Hey Everyone! I'm a new investor but have had great success with my first home. I originally purchased this home to turn into a rental property but recently i found out that the house I bought for 135k is now worth 22...
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A few of the properties I've been eyeing recently are 5 and 6 unit setups. Some of these have had all of the units under one roof, and some have consisted of alternative designs (like 2 triplex units on the same lot)...
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Looking to get my feet wet by investing around $100k. Which markets would you recommend? NJ,PA,NYC & Florida seem most appropriate for me since I live in the east cost. That said I am willing to explore other opti...
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Hi there Biggerpockets community,
Just wanted to drop in and say how much I've been enjoying the Biggerpockets podcast and exploring the books and posts over the past year. Living in a VHCOL city has definitely spark...
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At 26 years old, I would consider me to have a healthy savings of roughly $70,000-$75,000 in liquid cash, hoping to start investing in real estate and generate cash flow. - The first step in my journey I know should b...
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Hello Everyone,I am a first time investor and have recently joined the forum. I am based out of Ontario and I am currently exploring potential opportunities for investing in a multi-family property in Ontario. But any...
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Portland Realtor, investor and ADU developer struggling to watch what’s going on with affordability. I’ve got lots of ideas and want to connect with other like minded folks. Don’t get me wrong, I like making money a...