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Hello BP Community,This question is for some of the older investors that have seen their market boom and then slow down. What caused your real estate market to slow down? I live and invest in Columbus, Ohio which is t...
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We are about to start building our first short term rental property. I am looking for a CPA to give guidance on the most effective way to go about the process and work with going forward. Our plan is to start with thi...
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My wife and I are really excited to get going on our REI journey, with one problem. We currently have enough liquid cash to purchase and rehab one investment property using conventional financing. We would like to s...
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In order for the advice needed, I need to tell you my situation..I am a sea duty sailor, I work very long hours 4 a.m. - 6 p.m., I am usually stuck on the ship 1-2 nights a week, underway 1 week a month/7-8 months eve...
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Hello BiggerPockets! My story starts late last year when I decided I wanted to break away from the traditional college route and pursue financial freedom through real estate. After my first semester, I made the decisi...
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When I was 18 I decided real estate was the vehicle to wealth I would dedicate all my time into mastering. Over the next 4 years I took baby step after baby step with no pay day in RE knowing, I was building my trampo...
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View reportHi Everyone,I'd love some feedback on this deal. The sellers just countered at 90k and I'm not sure if I should accept it. This would be my first deal. It's cash only so I have to use hard money to get it. ...
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Hello BP!I recently left my W2 job and want to transfer my 401K over to a self directed IRA. I read a bunch of reviews online for various self-directed IRA companies but the testimonials are mixed. What are some recom...
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Goodmorning BP,I have been a member for quite awhile but mostly reading and not to much posting. Well I've have one now. Anyone have any experience or advice on how to go about tracking down the owner of a property th...
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Hello everyone, my name is Derek Caldwell. I have some questions on how I need to structure myself to begin investing in the market. I am in Utah and was wondering what critical things I need to have in place before s...