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Hello BP!I just wanted to share my plan for creating an unfair advantage for myself. Another title for this post could be "From adversity to advantage"1. Become a licensed contractor. In Michigan all I have to do is t...
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I have spent the past 6 months or so educating myself on REI as much as possible primarily here on BP by listening to countless podcasts, posting tons on the forums, analyzing hypothetical deals, networking with ot...
I've looked at a variety of REI strategies to supplement my standard Down Payment/Finance/Buy & Hold approach -- from mobile homes to foreclosures to wholesaling -- and I'm now considering Subject To.
It's clear,...
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My husband and I recently inherited a large sum of money and would like to begin our RE investing journey. I plan to pursue on a full-time basis. Currently in the midst of learning as much as humanly possible. We have...
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Hello all,
I am new to the real estate investing world, but I have already benefited greatly from the Bigger Pockets community. I just started looking for deals 6 months ago, but Brandon Turner's The Book helped me ...
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I am going out on a limb here, and stating emphatically that NO LANDLORD should EVER pay for their Tenants Water Usage. Do you agree?
Here are my reasons:
1.) Personal Accountability: They use it, T...
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I have a potential tenant (still reviewing) that is willing to pay a years rent in advance. Is this a good idea or should I keep waiting. I’m new to landlording but, have read many of the bigger pockets forums and the...
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Last week, some partners and I closed on a 42-unit property in Daytona Beach, FL. This deal puts our company over 350 units, and I wanted to share some things I’ve learned while we’ve grown the business.
Full disclo...