I’m 17 years old. I want to get into real estate. What’s the first steps I should take?
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I'm looking at a subject to deal and trying to see if its a deal I should explore in full. I am a buy and hold investor and I am trying to build up my portfolio.
The deal has roughly $160,000 of outstanding debt but ...
Is it difficult to set up your rental property under section 8?
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I was scrolling my Instagram feed this afternoon and came across something quite funny. It was a picture that read, "No Realtor Worth Their Salt Is Going To Be Your Comp Money!" This was posted by an active wholesaler...
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Dear BP members, I have been reading and listening to BP podcasts and am anxious to close on my first deal. The two deals listed below are in the Jersey City, NJ area. I think property around here is relatively more...
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With these historically cold temperatures in the eastern part of the US, I'm curious to hear if there are any additional things to look for when dealing with vacant properties (with no utilities on) regarding damage?I...
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Hi there! I am just getting started and in the process of pulling out equity (most likely from a HELOC) from my house here in Seattle. I am really taking advantage of my property doubling in value in the last 4 years....
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I have a small house with upstairs potential in a "good" neighborhood. Really, my interest in having an upstairs apartment would be to rent to family, but I don't want to make a terrible investment decision. What are ...
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I submitted a cash offer for a one bedroom condo on a short sale, in the heart of Denver. This is my first experience with a short sale and an income property of my own. I understand that typically condos are not cons...
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Hi all,After trying to do this in Denver for my nephew, I am now braving another hot market in Portland to find a place for my 2 daughters who just graduated and live there. Prefer a close-in SE Portland (love Sellwoo...