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Hi all -I've been a long time lurker on BP and am happy to say I've listened to every Podcast and read as many posts as I can. My passion for real estate started with rehabbing because I love turning old run down pro...
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Every year around this time I see threads on BP asking about your goals for the coming new year. “Put it out there, hold yourself (or each other) accountable” yada yada yada. Those of you that know me well know that...
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Good Morning,I have reached out to a wonderful investors real estate agent and have read the book " The Millionaire Real Estate Investor " which has given me a good introduction including Mindset, Charts, an Understa...
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Just an introduction to help you help me: I live in Los Angeles, CA, and I am the Regional Manager for a marketing company. LA property prices are completely out of control, and the amount of bids a house gets just te...
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Buy and Hold is promoted by most property investors as the Holy Grail. How can so many people with money be so wrong?Although many created their investment capital by wholesaling houses they now choose to become inves...
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I know its encouraged here to tell your friends and family your goals with real estate. Tell everyone what you want to do and are looking for. My problem is everytime I do, I constantly have to defend myself and the r...
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We are 2 years into rentals and are considering renting to a spanish couple that have been here over 20 years, have fin numbers and are gainfully employed. The husband has applied for a green card. the wife has not. W...
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I've only been in this business a few years, but have purchased a lot of deals. Mostly from motivated homeowners, and bank foreclosures, which I understand and expect many of those to be in bad condition. But lately...
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Hi BP network! I'm considering investing in a 3BR property (home) near the coast. However, it's not directly waterfront. It's approximately 12 minute drive to the beach, and 4 minute drive to the river/marsh. We'r...