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I've struggled, along with others, with the 2% rule. It has some drawbacks which I think can be improved upon with BP community help.
Simply stated, the income from a house should be greater than or equal to...
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Hello. I was wondering what the best route would be to get this type of business up and running. I've never worked as a Real Estate Agent, I am not licensed. I've contemplated becoming a Commercial Agent, but can't re...
Hi - I am new to BP, but loving all that I am learning here. I live in the Atlanta, GA area and am relatively new to REI. I set a goal for myself a couple of months ago to reach $10k/month ($120k/year) in passive inco...
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Just signed up after being an avid BP reader for the past couple months.
Trying to get started in the area surrounding my home in the Chicago suburbs.
Up until a few months ago I had no RE background, o...
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So I am newer to the Real Estate investing side, but work as a Realtor®. My question is directed toward seasoned investors, or people who might have some experience investing in what is right now is a low income and d...
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For those looking for my background and story I have that first but if you're just looking for the tips skip on down below, but know that you are crushing my soul =)My StoryIn 2010 I was living in a small apartment in...
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Hey BP, what are the best cities/areas to invest in Florida? I am a new investor still looking for the right market to narrow my focus on. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you!
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I've decided to look to buy my first true investment property starting out with Out of State rental purchases (i am based out of California)
I'm having a difficult time deciding where I should be looking to buy. I'm ...
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Real estate investing is one of the best ways to diversify a portfolio and make a little side cash. It’s one of the most stable markets there is, and you can leverage others’ money to make it happen.
According to CNN...
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I’m looking to acquire my first rental property, leaning towards multi family. I currently live in Michigan, but I plan on moving to Florida. Should I be looking in Florida? I’m not experienced with being a landlord, ...