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Hello all,I'm a software engineer in Los Angeles, and have been an aspiring investor for about 10 years, ever since I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and the deal was sealed since I played Cashflow in 2007. In that time I have...
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Hey Biggerpockets Family!I've been away for a while just learning what I can while working a shit ton so I can save up for my first property. My plan has shifted from wanting to flip homes when I first started on this...
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I’ve heard most investors say they wouldn’t pay any money upfront but then most contractors I’ve heard say they wouldn’t start work without a deposit. How do you come to an agreement where both sides feel comfortable...
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This is my first time being a landlord and it's safe to say I'm not very good at it (yet). I came across Bigger Pockets a few months ago and am now seriously considering pursuing REI, but realize I need to change how ...
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Yesterday (7/31) I closed on a $1.3M, 20 unit apartment deal that's going to net me a passive, positive cashflow of $3,000/month. This is after ALL expenses (PITI, PM fees, repairs, vacancy, capex fund, etc). My perso...
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My inspiration for real estate investing came from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. I was so intrigued and held captive by every word in the book that I read it in less than 24 hrs. (It would've took less time if i locked m...
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This is my first post here ( I have been reading alot) and need some help.
I am very interested in wholesaling properties, I read many things online and still learning a ton. I thought in the ...
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This is going to piss off a lot of agents.I was reading here on BP about a buyers agent refusing to submit an offer unless it is at or above the asking price and I kind of got pissed off.In today's markets the buyer u...
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My goal is to purchase my first STR this year or early next. The location I have my eye on is a 3 hr drive from my home in a vacation destination. My question is: How do you know whether to hire a management company o...