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We know there are lots of reasons to structure your business. With different goals and objectives it can be hard to decide what might be best. If you haven't seen our new polling ...
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Hey everyone. First I'd like to say that I enjoy reading this forum and as a wannabe investor I have found the community useful.
Some background on me before I get into my plan...
I am 29 and I have been in the real...
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Ok BP universe.I really need help on this one or I’m going to lose my mind.This post is aimed specifically at the people who are very familiar with either JV funding/ Partnerships, private money or all 3.The names an...
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Hello BP!Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Christopher Malone, and I am a new investor in Chicago, IL. I have been a member of BP for a few months now, and from the time I made my first post, I have learned a...
First some background.My dad invests in properties, but does not like to carry loans on them. He currently owns 10 properties out right in Nevada, including his own home. As rent comes in, he keeps it invested in bond...
As your income and real estate portfolio grow, reaching the $150,000 marks in my opinion the beginning of your financial journey into real estate. It's at this juncture where you likely have around 20-40k saved up, an...
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Hi there BP, I am looking to get into the REI world by building a portfolio of rental properties. I have done quite a bit of homework on this topic and it seems to me the best way to get started is with a multi-family...
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Reading another thread, @Nathan G. said "I suspect it's in the neighborhood of 20% (of landlords) that hold reserves and even fewer that hold the proper amount."I see a LOT of people asking how to start investing with...
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I've got a property that requires a pretty major rehab (asbestos siding, and needs new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls ....). I have a general contractor that I think will do a good job. I wanted to do the work as...
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Hi Everyone,
I've been interested in real estate investing for a while now. It's taken a long time to get my credit straight and debts paid down. I'm still working on build cash reserves for down payments etc. (ver...