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Hey BP, I wanted to talk to you today about something that has affected me pretty much my entire life (as far back as I can remember at least), and that's social anxiety. Just as the name states, I get very anxious du...
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My plan
I plan on starting small with 1-2 SFH LTR in the Northeast Columbus and/or Akron/Canton area. Ideally, a property that only needs minor cosmetic improvements (paint, floors).
Pre-approved to $600,000
Sav...
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Hello All, I've read that if you do your own property management, the number recommendation is to not reveal that you are the owner. (I'm planning to Owner Occupy a duplex as my first real estate investment purchase.)...
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I am wondering if I can go directly to property management companies and buy HOA liens? . I've been reading that many investors buy the liens and rent out until the bank forecloses. Has anyone ever done this? The way ...
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I'm looking to possibly try this in Atlanta and then possibly some European cities. Wondering if anyone has had luck doing this. How did you find a landlord willing to accept this arrangement?
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Hi all,I spent the past 6 months building and decorating an AirBnB apartment in my basement, and the third guests smoked meth in the unit. :/ It is a long story of how we figured it out, but essentially bags over th...
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Hey guys I have been lagging for the last year to do action until today I finally picked up the phone and started calling and I think I'm ready to devote as much as I can and do the flip
so due to my capital limitat...
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Dear Community,
I recently purchased a house at auction in Tacoma, WA. The property includes a small house with a detached garage, offering significant potential. However, a challenging situation has arisen: the prev...
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How’s it going ? My name is Stedman Valentine currently located in Columbus, OH i’m in the very beginning stages of my R.E journey. I’m looking to connect with all R.E professionals, with hopes of  receiving feedbac...
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I’m looking for some advice and or ideas in my first deal using a Self Directed IRA. We have a place under contract. The ARV is $40k - $50k more than the purchase price. Once all repairs and updates are included what ...