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Can someone explain to me from start to finish how does a HML work? I always get scared when someone suggests HMLs... I literally think of loan sharks or getting your house or assets taken away from you w...
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Hi BP,2 part question: 1. Can I start an SD IRA (or solo4 401K) without forming an LLC (fees would destroy ROI). I am looking to invest in performing mortgage notes that are passive (no trading, note terms longer tha...
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On a separate thread today there is a debate about flipping versus buy-and-hold. The point was made that one should focus their investment strategy and that diversion from focus is a sign of an amateur. Others disag...
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Good afternoon all so I have been taking Dave Ramsey financial classes over the last couple weeks. If anyone hasn't heard of him please look him up, but anyways my question is his beliefs and what he teaches on is abo...
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I received a question about profitabilty of being a PM. I thought about it. I've had PMs at times 10% of rents. I'm thinking around here average rents are probably $500, that's $50 bucks plus first months rent.
$110...
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So Dave Ramsey says that when he interviewed 10,000 millioniares close to none used debt or leverage to get there. So how many of you out there have used leverage, maybe conservatively, to increase you net worth and c...
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Lets just say you bribed your girlfriend with a puppy and she said she's willing to move anywhere in the country to support your real estate investing career.....Where would you go?
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3 Month Update for Wilmington NC: Previous post in Market Data Thread -https://www.biggerpockets.com/...
*This is the second post in Wilmington NC Market Data Thread*
Wilmington is a medium sized coastal city positi...
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I am going to graduate college at 21 next year and plan on jumping right in on flipping houses as my main source of income.In addition, I plan to work a part time job in order to keep saving money and help offset my m...
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Hi everyone!
This is my first post on BiggerPockets forum. I've been listening to the podcast for 2 weeks, and became a member 3 days ago. I'm happy to be here and learn from all of you.
I want to thank anyone in ...