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I'm from southeast Texas I am 22 years old and I am very intrigued by this business.I am buying books and reading forums, but I would love the advice of people with experience.
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For you lenders out there. I had a friend tell me that there lender called them today to lock in rates on a primary because rates are getting ready to sky rocket. I don’t see that happening. What am I missing??? P...
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I'm thawed out and ready to go. I'm really excited about learning from this community. I purchased two rental houses 7 years ago and still own and manage one of these properties today. I have been pretty much out o...
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Hello RE investors!
I am amazed at the information found here in Bigger Pockets and am truly thankful. Having grown up in Houston, I am now seeing it through the eyes of a RE investor. So glad to have left m...
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It's no secret that the RTP area of NC has been growing like crazy with fast real estate market with prices higher than ever. Raleigh in particular is going crazy! Closing times that are half as long as the national a...
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So, if you count the time I have spent listening to podcasts and reading books and looking at properties and making offers and killing deals, I'm probably at about 4 years now.I've had many near deals and many near mi...
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After years of building up courage, I think I found my first off-market deal. The timing is terrible as the rehab period is right in the middle of a change in my primary residence. I don't have much capital to risk at...
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We are new to the forum in San Antonio looking to expand our marketing and find motivated sellers. Any suggestions besides direct mail would help. Thanks!
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I'm looking for my first property. I'd prefer a multi unit building, and I'm looking at listings on Craigslist to practice analyzing the numbers. Can you give me feedback to make sure I'm looking at this right, and if...