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I'm new here and I wanted to hear some stories about how people got into real estate investing. How old were you when you got started in real estate investing? How did you get started?
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Is it just me, or has the number of mentor/coach/guru threads pick up tenfold over the past month or so?
Anyway, there are clearly a lot of people who are just starting out and are looking for help to get started. I...
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I’m trying to become an agent in the future because of my leverage from knowledge and pure passion for the industry. I keep talking to people like my family and friends about becoming a top producer, but I keep hearin...
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Hi BP family! I’m looking to invest in short term and long term rentals in Virginia. Can you share you experience and recommendations for the following areas:Luray, VARileyville, VAFront Royal, VAWinchester,VAShenando...
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I'm just holding and waiting to see how this texas market holds up for a while. Applicants for rentals are plentiful. Meanwhile, I'm broadening my horizons outside of RE for the ducks of it. What are you all doing? Me...
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Hi,Like many others, I am looking for some feedback on the wealthability program. I had two consultations with Kirt Bassi from WealthAbility program. I am very excited to have a team help my family to achieve financ...
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Well once again another probate deal closed. What I can say, I love these deals. There's no seller resistance 9 times out of 10 and I get these properties 30-40 cents on the dollar.
If your wholesaling this is def a ...
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Hello,Has anyone worked with ReadyREI in Saginaw, Michigan?Is it normal that a Turnkey provider doesn't allow you to send your contractor to check the house before closing ?
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I created this topic because I'd like to hear from the guru himself - @Mark Podolsky aka "The Land Geek". He boasts on his podcast that he has the best passive income model, and even forces his "guests" to declare tha...
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Hey BP! So this thread is for you to share your success!I want to show the world ALL the amazing flips/rehabs our members here on BiggerPockets are doing and have done. Here's what YOU'VE got to do -Upload Before &...