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Hi thereI am wondering if it is advisable for an inexperienced investor to get started with 5+ units or if it would be better to first stick to 1 to 4 units. I already know the process to get a conventional or HM loan...
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I own a retail business that is doing well. I want to diversify into real estate as a tax shelter and for money. My primary question is how do I show income after taking advantage of all the deductions? I can take ded...
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Just cashed out a hunk of shares (over 5,000) I bought 5 years ago. Anyone else feelin so goooooooooooooooooooooooood!
Dwayne
:woohoo: :beer:
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Hi Guys,
This is my first post here. This is a great site. I read the forums daily. I just need some general advice. I'll try to make this short.
I'll be graduating school in May and will have student loans to r...
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I am finding these calculations outrageous...although I am willing to learn if they are simply the truth and my inexperience has led me to believe otherwise. So here is my situation that applies to this:
1st, I would...
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Hi Everyone!This post is 2 questions in one, if it's suggested I post these separately let me know!First off is my investment strategy. I have some capital to work with and can buy residential properties with cash. ...
Asking for parents and curious myself. They have a vacant rental SFH after a lengthy and expensive eviction. They finally, after 2 months now, found a seemingly fine candidate. However, the woman is asking if she can ...
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My husband and I are looking into lax lien certificates and deed purchases. Not sure what the best avenue to take is. We currently own one lien certificate (2013) in FL, there is an investment company that has the 20...
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Hi Bigger Pockets Family,I've been on here for months and am starting to get analysis paralysis! I'm close to offering on my first buy and hold property (4-unit). I'm also a new real estate agent so I contacted my l...
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I Just joined another REIA, can one join too many groups or the more the merrier? Don't want to get OVERLY involved and OVERLOADED. What should I expect from any/all of these groups?