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Hi ,I have have been buying & holding single family homes for 30+years as an investment approach outside my occupation as an engineer/consultant. As I near retirement my wife and I wonder whether to stay in real e...
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Hi everyone,I am newbie when it comes to real estate investing. I have a 9-5 job which covers my expenses and end up saving some money at the end of the month.I observed a general trend that properties which are posit...
Hi BiggerPocket community!
First of all thanks for reading. I’m new to this forum and as a first-time investor, wannabe Coloradoan, I’d love to hear your feedback about my project in Colorado Springs.
About myself: ...
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Hey everyone,
I believe I am in a bit of analysis paralysis and am seeking advice about where to go from here. I have listened to the BP podcast for a little over two years and I usually listen to an episode a day.
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Voila, the direction of this post is summarized in the title. This post is not asking a specific question. Rather, it aims at exposing my current situation which may be familiar to many newcomers.I wasn't too sure whe...
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I currently have a Checkbook IRA that I invest in Mortgages.
Since I started the process I have had some issues with the company that set up the IRA. They are not the Custodian but only a representative. Once...
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Hello everyone! I'm brand new to BP and looking to get the most out of REI. I currently have a single family home as a rental. Looking to increase my knowledge and portfolio with the help of this community. So much in...
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Great Morning!Wanting to know how people study the market for investing?How do you analyze the market to understand its Trends?How do you know what market is a great market and how do you determine its conditions?
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Four years ago me and some other vacation rental investors in Daytona Beach sued the city in an attempt to allow STR in all of Daytona Beach. We fought for this for several reasons: 1. tourism is our main economy 2. ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $165,000
I am turning a single family residence into a duplex
How did you find this deal and how did you nego...