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Hello BP Community,
I just wanted to take a second to introduce myself. I fairly recently relocated to the RDU (Wake Forest) area from the Piedmont Triad after taking a role with AAP at their HQ. I've been reading an...
This is my first potential deal. A family member is working at a bank that is elimintating their home lending program. They have one loan left that is foreclosure and going to auction in January. Selling for $45k and ...
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Wanting to know how my rental properties purchased years ago are doing considering today's market. Do I calculate this the same way as buying now, with a cap rate -- even though I have all the actual numbers?
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What am I missing here?!!??! Where is everyone finding the cash for these 25% down payments on investment property? I live in Modesto, California and you can't find a run down shack for less then $180K.
My wife is ...
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I see a lot of talk on here about finding success at 30. That's great! How about late bloomers (like me), let's hear from those who started REI when they were 50 or over and found success. I'd love to hear more from ...
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A big shout-out to BiggerPockets! Just wanted to say thanks for being the go-to guide for many of us in the real estate industry. You guys aren't just a website; you're like that reliable friend who always has your b...
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Is there anyway you can take the equity in your house now while the prices are high and save it for when real estate gets cheaper while avoiding capital gains. The 1031 only gives you 180 days.
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Can anyone recommend a good strategy to get people to invest with me in real estate... a template of sort to follow?
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New member here. Just starting to get my bearings and prepare myself for this exciting new chapter in life. Share any tips you have for a newbie!
-25 years old, unmarried, no children.
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Thanks for reading - this will be my first post so excuse any strange formatting.1. I have lived in the north suburbs of Chicago (Evanston/West Ridge) most of my life and have been wanting to start investing.2. Based...