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Many newbies are always asking how they can get started, and I will without a doubt say "join a meetup"! Let's talk about how meetups have benefited you, where you found one, and ...
HI all, What are the some non-traditional value add on 21 units? The units are at a prime location, great tenants base but old buildings.Are there any books recommendations?
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Hello all! I am new to the Indianapolis area and equally new to Bigger Pockets and Real Estate Investment. I've spent the last 3 months voraciously consuming all things real estate. I'm in Purchasing by 9-5 profession...
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Hi gang, I'm sharing my story here because I'm interested in your thoughts and feedback, and because I'm pretty excited about how the buyer-turned-investor learning curve is shaping up. My girlfriend and I bought our ...
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Hi BP family. I've been calling lenders for the last 2 months trying to see who is still offering lines of credit on investment properties I hold in my name. with the increase in home values here n Charlotte, NC I h...
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Hello, BP Fam!
My new member intro is long overdue, but it's one of my tasks to complete during the COVID-19 shutdown. So, here goes...I'm a military spouse and newbie investor, currently living in Jacksonville, NC. ...
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In December of 2016 I sent out 500 direct mail letters to duplex owners in SE Portland. One of those letters landed with a couple in Woodstock whose family had owned a duplex for 70+ years. With almost no knowledge of...
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Hi there I am Anthony and am a full time IT Professional and part-time REI looking to grow in that area and hopefully make it a full time profession. My wife and I began investing in Real Estate in 2011 as a retir...
Hello everyone,“Long time listener, first time caller”. I have a first-home-purchase-turned-rental in CA I need some advice with. I’ve rented the home since 1/2014 and it’s been cash flow positive for the last year af...
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I'm working on my first deal, due to close May 12. Got a 30-year loan, and I am interested in paying it off sooner (I chose 30 over 15 to have the flexibility). My strategy is to buy & hold.Now, I'm trying to figu...