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Hi there,Owning a small portfolio of properties for buy and hold strategy, that gave me financial independence in Portugal, I made the decision to quit my job.Now, there is no income to declare as salary and so, banks...
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I am struggling to do this very thing, though I don't necessarily hate my 9-5. Just looking for that sought after magic title of "Financially Independent" just like many of you while trying to find the time to squeeze...
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scenario - 4 investment properties -rehab and hold style , all consistently rented ,acquired over past 10 years; Net monthly income 3kCurrent primary home- 200k in equity expected at sale - saving this profit for f...
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Hello everyone!I'm new and rather inexperienced to the real estate investing scene. I've lived in the Phoenix metro area for just over a year now. I'm rather young, but very ambitious and ready to learn the ropes! My ...
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It starts with one.I started out by moving into an apartment and renting out my house. I wanted to see if I could handle being a landlord, single parent with three kids and working full time. Once I decided I could ha...
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I am embarking on a journey into the real of residential real estate investment to seek financial independence, generational wealth, and the freedom to do as I please. I am currently a commercial banker for Frost Bank...
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Hey BP, my name is Jason. I live in Hoboken, NJ with my GF for a few years now. Like so many on BP, I look at the uphill climb of corporate America and think theres gotta be a better way.I am a data analyst for a larg...
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4 key steps in the Mortgage Underwriting Process This past week, I personally Underwrote and funding a Private Mortgage on behalf of an Investor for a Construction Loan. The experience was fast past and exciting. The ...
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When it comes down to the magic number for people planning for financially independent, it seems that they will work backward down to cash flow vehicle to get there. For example, if you want 10k/month, then it means y...
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Hi all! I'm Kevin Gallagher from western Maine (Between Bethel and South Paris), passionate about real estate investing for since I started working for investors and managers as a handyman/small GC. I'm particularly p...