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Hey! I recently bought a book called "The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home" by Kent Lester and Dave Mcguerty (link to book below). At the beginning of the book the authors claim you can save up to 42% when you ...
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Hello Community
I am starting a new corporate job, and I am looking for some advice. The employer has a 401K matching policy, and I would want to take advantage of that. Being younger and an investor, I think I wou...
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Hello everyone! My name is Jacob Forbis, and I am a 26 year old real estate investor in San Antonio, Texas. I have been renting out the spare rooms in my personal residence for almost 3 years now, and I purchased m...
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I want to buy a three family home. I am not handy at all, most people I talk to say not to get into a multi family property if I’m not handy. Is this true? Should I take their advice? Though I know other who have said...
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I have an interest in potentially switching from the job I have now to a real estate job of some sort. I am open to anything. I am completely new, and I do not have experience in any real estate jobs. I want to learn ...
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I have one rental about ready to rent out and I'm looking for a local mentor in the Tulsa Oklahoma area. I'm a good student and willing to do whatever it takes to succeed as long as it's moral and legal. If you or som...
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It's the start of a new year and the end of my first year of real estate investing. Just wanted to quickly share my story and hopefully inspire some people :)Literally 13 months ago, I had 0 interest or education abou...
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Hi,I went into contract on my first rental property a week ago, and getting ready to close the property in few weeks (under my own name, with no LLCs). I am wondering if opening a business checking account is recomme...
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Hi Everyone,
For a newbie, which is better to start with Probates or Absentee Owners? I'm sure with probates its a little more complex and the potential "angry callers" can become a little scary for a newbie. And wit...
What a nightmare trying to find a contractor to do a small shower. All contractors want $10,000 and I’m like what the heck. I screened and screened and searched up and down and right and left till I found a unlicensed...