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I have been reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and it really has got me thinking. I would love to start investing in real estate but my family has me convinced now is not the time and that I need to get out of debt first. I am...
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I have recently decided to pursue long term rental properties part time as being a Realtor in my area is my full time job. I currently have held off on purchasing a primary residence due to wanting to pursue rental pr...
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I've spent the past few months learning and thinking about the various REI niches and strategies, and I feel like I'm pretty close to making a decision about where to get started. But before I do, I'm hopin...
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Hello all,
My name is Joe Weisenbloom I recently moved to Dallas, Texas and decided to join biggerpockets for learning and networking opportunities. I am originally from Boston, MA and have also lived in Ohio for 5 y...
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Am a SFH rental investor, though, relatively new. I have not seen the prior recession(s). Would like to pick the expert brain of yours on specific questions pertaining to rental income during recession :Do tenants typ...
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I will begin by saying this is embarrassing for me but hopefully my naivety will protect some others. I have been a member of the Reality Investment Club of Houston (RICH) for many years. Over the years I have met a...
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I am in the midst of closing on my first deal, which will be the first of hopefully many units to be a part of my rental portfolio. However, in the closing of my first unit, I am putting the property ...
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Hi just joined BP because like to start my rental property investment in Toledo and Cleveland area. Max 50k with good ROI and low vacancy. Starting with 200k and another 400k by 3rd quarter and again 400k by end of th...
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I’m a realtor here in Sioux Falls, and I work with a few investors. I’m getting into investing myself, and just curious to hear from both non-South Dakotans as well as those who have invested in South Dakota. What are...
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I've never had this situation arise before and I'm looking for advice. We are closing tomorrow on a duplex that is currently rented out. One side has a tenant that is month to month and below market value. We were goi...