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Hello All! This is my first time posting here on the forums and am excited to be here. I have been listening to the BG Podcast for some time now and have been working out my strategy for investing. I will be investing...
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I was speaking to another Real Estate Investor who lost money on several rental properties in the 2009 economic downturn. I was curious to learn from him how he lost properties (or was forced to sell for a loss) if th...
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Economic Update
(Monday, April 26, 2021)
While the nation was focused on a Minneapolis courtroom last week, there was also history emanating from a Los Angeles courtroom. A federal judge overseeing a sprawling la...
Hey BP,
My wife and I just closed this past week on a house that we are using as a rental. Throughout the entire process working with our lender, we told him over and over that this would be a non owner occu...
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After a heart-to-heart conversation with my realtor and myself, I've come to the conclusion that the multi-family space may not be for me...at least right now.
It appears that in my area virtually all the mul...
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Tenant called on saturday afternoon, indicating there was an issue with the oven and is not working.I called some appliance repair companies on saturday, but of course most aren't working and returned my call on Monda...
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I have around $50,000 in a 401K and I'm wondering if I should leave it where it is or if there is another investment that would yield more money in my retirement years, which could start as early as 2-3 years from now...
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Hello All,I've been searching for REIA's in the AV and it appears none exist at the moment. I'm new to investing and have been looking to speak with local investors who may be able to answer a few questions about the ...
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Is it realistic to do a flip working a nearly full time job if I can find a reliable general contractor? I am preparing and researching for a local flip in Baltimore, MD in the near future. I can make my own hours for...
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My family currently lives in Burbank, California and I am planning on moving them back to Gilbert, Arizona next year. We live in a house that is around 100 years old that has no central air. We have a few window units...