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I see the same questions popping up again and again from newbies, so I'll take a stab at discussing the issue of wholesaling MLS properties and working with Realtors.
First, a little back-ground. I am an inv...
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I get so aggravated with listings on realtor.com where there is only one photo of the property (usually exterior). Why would a realtor do that? I see plenty that look good, but I don't waste my time on them because t...
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If I have a rental business, can I use that income to qualify me as self employed so I can set up a self-directed solo 401(k)?
@Dmitriy Fomichenko @Seth Tandett
I'm looking at a company called Safeguard Advisors who deal in self directed ira's and other investment. I would like to know if anyone has used these guys. If not can anyone offer advised on where to go to open a ...
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Good morning everyone. I am getting ready to convert my primary residence into a rental property after we move. This will be my first time as a property investor. I am trying to make sure we do all the necessary updat...
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Hello I am new to wholesaling and I have been using Zillow to find properties that are distressed. I then run all the associated numbers; ARV(using MLS comps), repair estimates, closing ,title and commission costs. I ...
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Hello BiggerPockets community, we have been accepting payments from tenants using Zelle, Venmo and Paypal. Zelle and Venmo requires tenants to have an American bank account. We can receive the payment INSTANTLY and F...