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Good afternoon,Long time lurker and podcast listener. Grew up in Memphis, TN, graduated from University of Memphis, then joined the Marine Corps. I did 12 years, got out last year, and started a defense consulting fir...
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Hello, I have been following and searching threads on the Smokey Mountains. I am going to have some funds available soon, and am very interested in this area. I am just looking to get an update on expected gross incom...
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Hi everybody. It seems like a huge number of BiggerPockets users are looking to quit their jobs and transition into full-time investing. A major roadblock to this, however, seems to be health insurance. Those of you w...
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I have a close friend who starting flipping houses in the Toledo OH area. He mentioned that he is trying to find investors that will finance his flipping projects, and receive a return on their cash. If I decide to in...
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Hi, Rookie-ish investor here. Born and raised in Pittsburgh but, I currently live in suburban Philly. I have been strongly entertaining the idea of grabbing some property in my hometown. Seeing all the turn around in ...
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Being a real estate agent first.
I know being licensed and having access to the MLS is quite valuable.
But is it worth the time and money to get it?
And how easy/hard is it to be an agent?
I'm already a part t...
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I am an educator and a notary signing agent who is looking and ready to invest in properties in Pennsylvania. This is my first time investing so I am open to advice on the best and most lucrative areas to cash flow in...
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Just posting this in case my beginner’s case study might help others and also to get any feedback. I own a half dozen residential rentals, but with high prices lately decided to move into commercial real estate for ...
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This bad handyman is accidentally looking to get promoted to just a regular handyman. Ive never been afraid to roll up my sleeves, but I generally know what I don't know and hire out the more advanced or specialize...
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hi, I have several apartment buildings that I manage on my own, but recently a friend of mine asked me if he can invest with me, so as a good friend I agreed he should put in half of the money for a residential apart...