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Hi Everyone!
I've spent the last few years watching and being inspired by Bigger Pockets. I am a dual citizen, and find Canadian real estate is just too expensive.
There are really cheap duplexes in the US, such as ...
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Hello Bp!I guess this will be an introduction and also a question.Little about me:I have been lurking around this website for months reading forums, webinars, podcasts, etc. and it has been very helpful. I do have a s...
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What would be the better option when purchasing a first home, cashing out early your 401K, using that money as a lump sump down payment and facing the tax penalties, or making a smaller down payment and facing highe...
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I have been researching and learning about Real Estate investing for the past 1 1/2 years. I have not been able to invest in not one property even if I "Really" wanted to as I do not have enough down payment and ...
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Check out this article in Money & Markets and let me know your opinions.
http://www.moneyandmarkets.com/last-nail-in-the-coffin-29223
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I just listened to the August 1, 2018 podcast "7 paths to financial independence". Really great episode. They talked about the following method for those who don't want to be super active in real estate:Buy one hous...
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So, I have a potential deal with the following numbers 925,000 ARV185,000 rehab42,000 (7%) CC/realtor 78,000 (10%) buyers profit 20,000 feeOffer 600,000Isn’t ROI more important than whether the deal is MLS or off-m...
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Hi guys! Ive been listening to the podcast for several weeks but just created my account today. I have done some research into investing out of state but it still feels very intimidating and now I have military orders...
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I'm new here, I'm in Tampa, I've been reading BP Forum posts for a few months now. I've found that there is a treasure trove of information here. I find that most questions I want to ask have already been asked and a...
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Hi! I am a single mom and RE rookie in the SF Bay Area. I am currently renting for 3K a month (i know, it's insane here) and need to stay in this area for the next few years until my daughter graduates high school. I ...