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Hello [BP] world,My name is Mike. I am an aspiring investor from the NW Chicago suburbs. I'm 29, have a background in finance, a day job I enjoy, and currently have zero real estate experience. I have, however, been r...
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I have a question for agents that wholesale properties. I got into real estate as a wholesaler a few years back and just recently got my license in Texas this past summer. My question is how does wholesaling work when...
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Building a real estate portfolio can be a challenging endeavor. It takes time to find good deals, raise money and oversee your assets to ensure success. We all have different motivating factors that get us up in the m...
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Has anyone had much experience with lease options? What are the pros and cons? How do you advertise so that you get interested people? I feel like the main attraction in a rent to own is that it it for people with bad...
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I found a great real estate school and I thought I was ready to begin classes.. but I talked to a friend who owns a few properties turns out they dont have a license, Is having a license that important? Or are there o...
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After hearing many good reviews on the book of flipping houses I decided to order myself one and it came in the mail today. I have to say it's pretty addictive. Been reading it for a few hours and realized I've read o...
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Hello All! My fiancé and I are newbies interested in rental properties and/or flipping in the Birmingham area. We are currently saving and learning in hopes of acquiring our first property within the next year.
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I am selling a triplex in Berkeley, CA and looking for ideas to avoid tax gain through 1031 exchange. Given how rough the multi-family market is in the Bay Area I am not ready to invest my proceeds into another buildi...
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Hello BP members. I’m a small investor in NE Ohio, mainly the Akron area where great cash flowing opportunities are available. I have flipped half a dozen properties but am shifting my focus toward buy and hold. I ow...
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Hi guys.I am moving to VA and would like to ask a few questions and connect with people in the area...
Where do I find wholesalers for properties in Virginia Beach region?
I tried contacting some people on here who...