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So, I've got a full time job and an employer matched Simple IRA that I contribute to. I'm also a real estate agent and investor, and I have read some things about a Solo 401k plan, that I may be able to start and fun...
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My fiancé and I are looking to get our first Airbnb. I understand when looking at long term rentals, school ratings, development in the area, crime rates, etc all matter. My question is - do those things weigh...
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Question for experienced investors only.Let's say your general contractor quotes you at $12k per unit to update interiors (paint, install vinyl floors, formica countertop, refinish cabinets, and new appliances). Also,...
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Hello BP members!My name is John and my interest in real estate began towards the end of last year. I currently work as a GrubHub driver and listen to audiobooks and the BP podcasts all day while I am making deliverie...
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I'm looking to compile a list of Columbus subdivisions that have Columbus City Taxes, but are in great school districts. For example, Strawberry Farms just south of Westerville is in Westerville school district but ha...
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Its December 2023.I'm going to be 27 in march 2024. I'm in 16000$ in credit card debt. I'm deciding if i should go to school finance/business ( im planning on going to community for 2 years and transferring.) I went t...
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Hi All,I bought a course from Tax Lien Certificate school/Dustin Hahn. Very inexpensive and interesting. I Had seen a live auction Video from Houston Tx it prompted me to answer some questions. Which resulted in me j...
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Hello everyone, my name is Max Couper and I am from the Bay Area in California. I'm super excited to have joined this community and begin to build my foundation in REI. I am currently a senior in high school nearing g...
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I know many have the opinion not to focus on school systems when investing in rental properties or flipping. I am trying to understand how you can detect that a lower rated school system is improving, and ideally on a...
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Are there any lenders out there that don't require an old school appraisal? I'm not talking about appraisal waivers. I'm talking about a lender that sees no value in a traditional, in-person appraisal and is satisfi...