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Hello all! So I am on the fence of quitting my W2 job and being my own boss in my family business (1099). Even though I am soooooo ready to get out of the corporate system, I am nervous it will hurt me when it comes t...
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Hi yall, this is going to be my first buy. Here is the scoop, ive been listening,reading , and joined the local reia for REI, and done so for a year now. Ive analysed more than 40 properties through the BP Calc, walk...
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I attended my local real estate meeting for the first time and connected with a few realtors there. They were vying for my business and I got a few business cards. I've already met with two other realtors and haven't ...
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Hi everyone,I'm brand new on this forum. I've been in the US for a bit more than a year now (on a work visa).I'm interested in buying my first rental, out of state as my current state is CA (and I don't have 500k in c...
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First, I know the 50% rule is a guideline and not a rule. I am curious: Given the high property taxes here the Dallas area, how achievable is the 50% rule?I ran a report using a house whose ARV is $150,000, bought at ...
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See first phase of the 90 homes bottom picture is one year ago top picture is this week.. Drones are a very important tool these days to help market your product keep investors informed and excited ..
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I have a new rental that I just invested a good amount into. The renovation will be completed next week (I have not yet advertised the rental). However, a couple that inquired about one of my other properties reached ...
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Hey Bigger Pockets! My wife and I just completed our first flip in the Orlando area. This is something we've been wanting to do for a while now and this community gave us the tools needed to stand atop that cliff an...
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Good evening BiggerPockets - I hope this post finds you doing well.I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Brian Palmé. I am a full time high school science teacher and a part time rea...
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So one of the big things We want to do as a Land Lord is building relationships with our tenants through great customer experience. The goal of this is to build a brand for us in our community and cut down on vacancy....