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Hey everyone,
I’m a real estate investor looking to build stronger relationships with agents to access off-market deals. I know agents can be a goldmine for finding properties before they hit the market, but I’m curi...
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I just hired a full-time VA that will be working 40 hours a week at a great rate (my previous VA's were more than double this rate). My plan at this time is to have him doing cold calling using some standard lists and...
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How does depreciation work as a tax benefit to offset taxes due on other income sources? Is it better to have a more expensive property (for rentals) in order to create more depreciation...or several properties? Tha...
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Does anyone know how to check the recorded sales prices for properties in San Berardino County? I feel like it should be here somewhere, http://www.sbcounty.gov/assessor/pims/(S(j1gyavnut0o0xcy05pxcant0))/PIMSINTERFAC...
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I know this may vary from person to person, but in your experience sending letters, which have you received the most calls / deals from:
- delinquent property taxes
- adjudicated property
- code violation (grass too...
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Good afternoon BiggerPockets!
I will do the norm here and post a new member discussion.
I recently attended the Rich Dad education 3 day seminar on real estate investing and I want to say THANK YOU Bigger Pockets ...
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Engineer by trade, who thought I was close to retirement & realized I have to keep working (at least 6 more years) . Looking at real estate as a source to complement my retirement income.
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My wife and I have always been interested in real estate and while we educate ourselves about investing we thought it would be a good idea for one of us to get licensed. Since I work a 9 to 5 and she stays at home wi...
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Hello REI world! My name is Daunte Flowers.
I'm a newbie in the REI world, but getting into Real Estate has always been a dream of mines. I currently reside in Montgomery, AL. I have a BS degree in Constructi...
Hello All!I'm such a data nerd. Let's just get fact that out of the way. I got so excited about my current project that I felt the need to jump on here and share some details with the BP community. This is a long post...