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Hello BP Community! I am Divya from Bay Area, CA. I have been listening to BP Podcasts for the past couple of years and finally feel ready to start my investment journey.Given the high price points in the area I live,...
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I keep hearing about a crash or a correction in the real estate market. I don't think it is going to be a crash or a correction. I think there are multiple things going on, but mostly I think it is the economy. Let...
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I am currently house hacking. I live with two friends that pay for most of my house payments. I have a decent amount of equity in the house but I am paying PMI. Should I refinance to lower my payments and eliminate th...
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Let me preface this by saying I believe in trying to be/stay debt free if at all possible. With investment properties though, it seems more logical to be into a property around 40% and leverage the remainder. To me th...
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Hey guys wanting to invest in or near Kansas City Missouri and looking for a respectable amazing property manager. What’s your recommendations???
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Ok. I'm reading Craig Curelop's house hacking strategy book (just started). I know I will be using at least two hacks but I am curious about other Investor's hacking stories.
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Hello,Wow, it has been a very interesting last month.Was wondering if any other investors out there have felt the shift in the last month in pricing but also the demand for rentals?It's the first time in a long time t...
I currently live in Illinois, Joliet to be specific and was wondering if Illinois as a whole is a tenant friendly state or are there some parts in IL that are landlord friendly?Personally, I'd much prefer an area that...
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Hello! I'm excited to join this group! I'm Karen and have always had a passion for houses! I left the corporate recruiting world after 15 years and have never been happier! I've had my license for 3 years and work f...
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Hi! I am starting to get involved with real estate investing, but I am only a college student, so I do not have the income to place a 20% down payment for most properties. Are there any options for lower down payment ...