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Hello, Bigger Pockets!!I am currently an IT professional and have been for roughly 8 years after leaving the USCG (Avionics Electrical Technician). I have wanted to delve into REI for a while and finally determined it...
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I saw this new area and decided to get it going. I figure that I'll be able to retire somewhere around 10 years from the time I started investing in real estate.
How long do you think it will take you to retire, sta...
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Hi all,I guess this is my formal introduction... I've already posted a couple of questions and listened to about 40 of the podcast archives but have missed this step.I live on San Juan Island, about 90 miles north an...
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Hey BP!My name is Mark and I'm new to BP. I'm a Financial Planner from Vancouver, BC, and so while I'm new to the real estate game, I have a solid understanding of investments and finance. Looking to build out a long-...
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I have been listening to Gary Brecka on how he helped turn Dana White CEO of UFC health around. Part of his strategy was the cold plunge aspect that they rave about. He claims it translates to mental clarity and enha...
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I'm so excited to post for the first time to BP, and to join this vibrant community!
My name is Matt Sauls and I'm a newer investor living in Redlands, California. Home turf for me is the Inland Empire, Orange County...
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Hello! I just got my offer accepted on a duplex in Columbus. I wanted to see if anyone could go over my numbers to confirm they are ok. Have to do a walk through to determine if anything needs work and condition. I wi...
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I was surprised by the amount of long-term costs I calculated and even more surprised by what my biggest costs were going to be!!!! I also learned about better ways to estimate long-term expenses. Flooring and interio...