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Hello BP Community! BP is an absolute godsend and has helped make the purchase of my first 2 properties over a year and a half as painless as possible. My properties are located in Houston, TX and were purchased for $...
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Is anyone here an international person with USA real estate? By international, I mean no green card, no citizenship, no rights to work in the USA, and no social security number. I am a Canadian with one rental proper...
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Hello Everyone,Seems like there is so much to say but I'll just keep it short and sweet. I'm like the many on here looking to start REI. I have zero real estate experience and I still work my 9-5 full-time (until I am...
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First time investor, interested in learning about real estate investing in the northern New Jersey area. I can offer myself as a personal assistant of sorts, making calls, setting up appointments and working weekends....
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I'm trying to calculate my debt to income ratio so that I can see how many properties I can qualify for under a conventional loan. I understand the basics that Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance (PITI) all coun...
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So I'm, trying to analyze a market to invest in. I've heard that job growth and population growth are two important factors (i.e. you don't want to invest in a town where the population is declining 7% per year and jo...
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Hello!My name is Justin Puetz and I'm a general contractor in Minnesota. I actually graduated college with a degree in real estate, believe it or not. Which allows me to apply for the Real Estate Brokers license right...
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I'm considering to start a self directed IRA to invest in Real Estate and I'm wondering if it's worth it? I'm curious if anyone out there has used them and has an opinion on whether or not it's worth the effort. Als...
Hello Everyone, long story short. I was approached by a lender through Linkedin.A "private lender" Named Connie Caywood. Profile says employed by Killian Financials ect.We were in the middle of a Deal when she sent me...
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It seems that in the last several weeks many new investors have come to the market to put funds to work. Is anyone else noticing this trend? If so, do you think it is tied to the economy or a general feeling of conf...