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I have been reading Flipping houses for Dummies since the middle of last week, great read with very interesting facts about the business. I also received The Ultimate beginners guide to Real Estate Investing, and The ...
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I am a Computer Science student going to be graduating at the end of this year, hopefully going into the job market soon after. I have been wanting to buy a duplex or similar property near me but I am waiting until I ...
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Hello everyone, My name is Jarrett McNeal. I am from Miami, Fl. I have always had a passion for investing in real estate. Thanks to some unforseen circumstances I'm looking at making some great money towards middle/en...
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My name is Shaka Farrier. I am currently in Sandy Springs, GA (Atlanta) and relocating to Hampton Roads, VA (Norfolk) in the near future. I have dibbled and dabbled in wholesaling (in 2012) because I did n...
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I need help understanding the difference between term and amortization. The way I understand it after doing research is that the “term” is the period of time where you are committed to the terms and conditions (includ...
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Hi All, I am looking to buy a property in Houston Medical Center area (or commutable distance of 20 mins) where I can live for the next one year, and then rent it out. Any advice on the area and recommendation for age...
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Hi everyone,Just moved here from San Diego where I renovated my old house before selling. I did a lot of homework including using bigger pockets as a huge resource. Podcasts, forums & of course reading and re read...
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Looking to purchase a single family home in a city. I dont think i can get approved for more than a $140,000 loan, putting 3.5% down with an FHA loan. I want to live there a few years while i fix it up, and save up fo...
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I'm based in Southern CA but would like to look into other markets (for instance, Dallas/Austin TX or Phoenix ) to invest. Some of these cities I've been to maybe once or a few times, but I am unfamiliar with the intr...
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The tax preparer I have been using since moving overseas has made some mistakes which caused complications I'm hoping to avoid in the future. I would love to find a tax professional who is familiar with US taxes for e...