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Hello fellow BP Members!My name is Michael Sargent. I am a 21 y/o college student at CSUF (plan to grad Spring 2020) and have been listening to BP for close to 2 years. I have had the great opportunity to become the P...
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I recently read an article in the New York Times regarding federal money being directed to "Opportunity Zones". To paraphrase a quote from president Trump, the initiative is "designed to draw investment into neglected...
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It would be a good start on the way toward sharing a cell with Madoff.
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What do you all think about Joe Biden's tax plan and the elimination of the 1031 exchange?Moderator Note: This post turned into a political discussion, which is not allowed per our rules. This thread has been locked. ...
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We are sure you have noticed a number of changes in the real estate industry during the past 14 months of Covid. Some of these changes have benefited the 3rd party property manager and some have hurt. Here are five ...
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What's ahead for RE investors? I'm particularly focused on those of us utilizing the Brrrr method. I think continued investing in RE is may still be my best option, even if housing prices tank and rents follow. Chec...
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Hello All,My name is Alicia Holsey and I'm a brand new investor in the Philadelphia area. I am looking to mostly buy and hold with the occasional flip and I'm currently searching for my first deal. Before I get into t...
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Well Happy Veteran's day everyone. If you are a vet like myself please leave a comment so everyone on here can know.
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I am getting ready to rent out some rooms. Can BP share reccs of a comprehensive service I can use for running background checks for applicants?
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The negotiations have now begun between the Senate and House on the latest stimulus bill. It is imperative that all landlords and property investors contact their Senators and Representatives to remove the 12 month ev...