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Hey all BP's! I am new to the real estate game and am committed to purchasing 2 properties this year. I have been analyzing deal after deal in the Tampa market for buy and holds. While I have come across a couple prop...
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Hello all, In closing right now for an old duplex, one of the issues that worries me is the house was built originally in the mid 1800's and although has been renovated many times I know it had Knob and Tube electric ...
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Hello to all, My name is Matthew and I am brand new to bigger pockets. I am very excited to be a part of this community it seems as though there is an endless amount of info on this site. A little about my self, my ...
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I'm a young newbie looking to get started as soon as I can but I am not in a rush since I know rushing is always bad for business. I have no credit and I was looking to take the FHA loan route. What can I do to build ...
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Hello BP Family,I currently own 2 SFR. One I own free and clear (House #1) and I owe about $28K on the other (House #2). The rent on the free and clear is $500 and the other is $675, so I am positive cashflowing on bo...
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Tenant (not Section 8) says the agent at the Colorado housing office told her the lease she signed means nothing and she can ignore it.She also is requiring me to file a "credit" record (???) that she paid rent otherw...
We just moved to Utah from California. Looking to start investing. Would like to start investing in RE but don't know where to start. any advice?
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Hello everyone,All told, between studying, marketing and up to present day where I have made a few offers but have had none accepted yet, I have been "involved" in real estate investing for about 9 months. I know... i...
Hi, I'm new to real estate investing. I was wondering if I form an LLC to use for making investments, could I deduct the purchase of real estate from my regular income? For instance, let's say I make $200,000 a year f...
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@Mindy Jensen You mentioned you wanted the story of the deal that was held up because the seller was in jail...here you go! :)This post has been a long time coming. (It’s gonna be pretty lengthy so settle in or save i...