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Hey Illinois BP investors! My wife and I just got started with our first rental property in a small town in central Illinois. 2 duplexes for about $45k per unit. We're new to the game, so I am soaking up as much knowl...
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is there a good (free?) tool to track monthly maintenance, repairs, management costs and rental income?
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So say I find a rundown multi family. Is it reasonable enough to do a 203k loan, so that I can tie in my rehab costs with the mortgage, and if so how is the amount allocated for the rehab assessed and approved? Do I c...
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I am starting my first househacking deal this year and I will Segway that into my second deal by end of 2025.
I would love to hear all you experts and pros with experience to tell your story. If you are in the Seattle...
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I'm at ground zero when It comes to real estate investing. I'm 23 and just trying to find a basis for where to start. The goals is to flip houses but also create a portfolio of rental properties. Also open to learni...
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Hey BP.This is a serious question with no time for fun and games.The Bible says JESUS CHRIST is the only way to HEAVEN.I believe it.Sooner or later we will all die and stand before GOD.If you except and admit that whe...
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For 20 years I've worked in the IT industry creating Web, mobile app, and software technologies with a heavy focus on helping real estate agents have mobile, responsive websites to list their properties. I'd like to t...
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I am curious what ppls thoughts are on Estate Planning, and how often you update your Will after purchasing more and more property?Any insights welcome!
"If you have anything really valuable to contribute to the world, it will come through the expression of your own personality, that single spark of divinity that sets you off and makes you different from every other l...
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Hi all, I am looking for stories and motivation on how you become financially independent through scaling your real estate business. I personally own a few rentals, some short and long term. I am still working a 9-5 a...