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In short five years ago and a few years out from retirement I decided to learn about real estate investing so I could be prepared to get more heavily involved upon my retirement. Although I learned some from a friend ...
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Recent article from the LA Times showcased nearby San Diego as the number #3 city for largest year over year price increase at 7.8%. See article link http://www.latimes.com/sd-fi-case-shiller-august-2...Did you know t...
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Is it just me or are about 25% of all real estate investors, also engineers? As an Engineer myself I could be biased but curious if anyone has insight. I know folks usually have professional background like IT, accoun...
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If you haven't heard about the NAR Lawsuits and how the DOJ wants buyers to pay their own agents, google it before answering this question b/c we don't need your confused self all up in this thread talking all that bu...
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I want to notify everyone and anyone that is currently looking at and considering a purchase of a property from Morris Invest. It is a scam. Don’t fall for the trap of the high returns. There is potentially a class a...
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Please help me look at my situation: My PM threats me that the potential tenants will sue my insurance company and me for not taking them because they have a pitbull. Seriously, my Property Manager threated me that If...
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Has anybody used a IBC, CFB, or BOY policy to purchase real estate and use the returns to pay back the policy at higher interest rates than the policy charges? If so, what are the pros and cons? What are your thoughts...
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My question is: what stops YOU from acquiring an apartment building?Is it...lack of capital?lack of know how?mindset?fear of doing a big deal and then failing?can't find good deals?bad credit?something else?Whatever s...
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Good Morning Bigger Pockets!! Hey just curious what age you were when you started investing in real estate. Little background on me. I'm 59 have a great job in an industry that I'm burned out in. Live 3 hours from fri...
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It's a daily occurrence that somebody creates a thread here on BP talking about how bad their Realtor is, and how Agents all suck etc....Myself, I'm licensed and have sold over $200 Million, so it's a fair assessment ...