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Hey there, BP,A little about me - My wife and I have been investing in SFRs in SoCal since 2011 and have done okay putting together a small portfolio; However, the market right now in SoCal, or at least in our desired...
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I'm curious.How many of you feel you are making a lasting impact in society?This is a question I think about on a daily basis, perhaps you do too.I am a non-profit worker and will most likely be for the rest of my lif...
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Like the title says I'm just curious to see what you all are investing in other than real estate (if anything) for 2018. I have a few rental properties already, all doing well, but I am about to inherit some money and...
Hello! I've lived in the OC area for the last 6 years and have been writing residential mortgages for the past 5. I've been very successful in the call center/inside sales environment and at this point in time I'm t...
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Hello BP community,Are self directed IRAs a good idea for those working towards early retirement? My goal is to retire/be financially free by age 35 and not being able to access the cash without penalty until 59 1/2 m...
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Hi Everyone,
I have a 16 unit apartment complex that I currently owe $490,000 on. I cash flow after all expenses plus 10% Capex, 5% repair and 5% vacancy about $70,000/year. I have an offer to purchase for $1,300,...
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I'd like to preface with an apology. This is half rant, half asking for advice. People always say to surround yourself with people who share your goals and visions, and those that are living the life you want. There a...
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A question to experienced hosts with urban locations: how do you fine tune your pricing and what occupancy do you target? I’ve been targeting 100% occupancy and I get close (93%) but I realize it’s probably not the be...
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What Kind of investor is best suited for investing in apartment syndication? Why do you prefer or not prefer this over investing by oneself?
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Starting my journey into real estate investing was challenging just like starting any other business venture. To be honest, I didn't think I would make it this far, not because I didn't believe in myself but because i...