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I am really curious as to what kind of background most people were before they started working. For example, Were you in a high paying job? or did you owned a business? or were you just a college student like me who ...
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Hey everyone. A little about myself, I'm 31, a plumber by trade and have recently moved to the US with my wife so she can be with her family. I have completed a number of real estate transactions over the last 10 year...
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Whats up BiggerPockets!I have a question for you all:Why do you invest in real estate?I want to hear from all the investors on here and learn what is the biggest driver for real estate investors. I think one of the b...
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My parents are getting ready to retire in less than 5 years. Dad is going to a lot of retirement seminars but most of them are after his 401K & pension money. Mom is an investor in heart, so she's been eager to ge...
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published the results of research conducted into how lenders are likely to be doing their business in the future, and what new information and personal data these companies pl...
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I moved to Cleveland about 10 months ago. Previously, I lived in the UK for 9 years. So in the USA, I have very little credit history and very little employment history - but what I do have for both of these is good.I...
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Economic Update
(Monday, July 13, 2020)
Not since the 1960s has the United States experienced social upheaval like it is experiencing today. We have protests, an upcoming national election, and a massively divide...
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I am a new member from Los Angeles. My wife and I just bought a condo together in West LA, so I do not have much money at this time for investments. Because I am not very liquid at the moment, I am designating a lot ...
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I would like to hear others input on this matter. Do you believe being an investor is a either you have it or don't have it skill?
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Looking to chat over coffee or drinks! Or maybe a spiced pumpkin latte since its all the rage?