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linkThis is an amazing TED talk that really resonated with me in my continuing journey. Fact of the matter is, I hear of way too many people relying on everything tech however, they don't want to go out and make physi...
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Been lurking for a while hearing about so many people investing outside of their backyard and am intrigued but where does someone get started in looking at investments out of state?There are so many turnkey programs b...
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Hello BP,
I've considered REI since 2002 and have a 2-flat in Chicago that I bought in 2006 to live in and rent the other unit. Now I live in Evergreen, Colorado, just outside Denver and still have the Chicag...
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Hi All,
I am curious what you all are using to automate your bookkeeping?
I am currently doing my own spreadsheets but would like to have automated as I plan to scale to more properties and use a dedicated checking ...
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I used a CPA for the first time and just got my bill $1200. I am a W2 and have LLC with 2 properties that I've kept good records for. My return was only for $1,200...
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Hi BP, this is my first post.
I am not a smart man, and I'm looking for some advice to help direct my thoughts and research toward my 2nd investment property.
From a high level, what would you do if you were in my...
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Hi everyone! I'm not sure which place would be best to post this so I'm posting this here and in the introduction section (this is my first post). I apologize for the length but I wanted to give a lot of background to...
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I'm looking to create a property management company for STRs in the area of Texas where my cabin is, the Hill Country. I've self-managed mine remotely (4 hours away) for almost a year and a friend is asking that I ma...
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I have a unit listed for rent in Chicago and I've received several highly suspect or fraudulent applications. Evidence indicating fraudulent applications includes:
-mailing addresses that don't match applicant's empl...
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My name is William Alston.
People mostly call me Mr. Bill.
Why is too long for this post.
I'm in Sacramento, CA just watching the melt down... er ummm recession... I mean depression.... or riots maybe..
I am just...