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I mentioned in my introductory post that I would attempt to chronicle my experiences as a first-time real estate investor here, in the hopes that some other new investors may relate to them and maybe even find them he...
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A 3/1 townhouse I own in Baltimore was trashed by a Section 8 tenant who moved out at the end of 2016. I spent more than I expected getting it back in shape. Then had difficulty renting it for several months, for vari...
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An upcoming episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast will feature BOTH @Amanda Han and @Brandon Hall answering YOUR questions about taxes - the new tax laws and how they affect regular people AND real estate investors.Wha...
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I was wondering if anyone who has invested with turnkey companies, if there were certain questions or checklists that you asked prior to investing?
If this is in the wrong section, apologize in advance
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First time posting here.TLDR: I am a new RE investor and have questions regarding long term wealth generation through RE.My Background:I am 23-year-old recent college graduate looking to purchase my first home/investm...
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I have under contract a property with two houses on one lot. There was an indication of methamphetamine contamination due to police activity there, and I had the problem house tested before wholesaling it. It came bac...
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I am very excited because my first investment property is set to close today! It is a cash purchase, total price of $29,850 (market value/comps 45K, my more conservative estimate is closer to 38-40K) for a 2/1 recentl...
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So how low is to low when making a offer on a bank owned property? some basics that i am working with right now, the property is listed at 85,000 and i know i have to get it for a min of 75k but i would love to get...
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Good morning BP community!
I hope this post finds you well. I recently moved to the DMV (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia) area from California not too long ago and I am looking to become a part time real estate ag...
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Hello BP users, I have been researching information for months now, listened to podcasts, bought many books. I am trying to get started with hopes of having a home under contract by the end of the year (Dec 31, 2012)....