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I've never named a figure on how much $$ we spent on what people call 'GURU training' but I think it's time. The amount of money that is being made by these companies is mind blowing. I've read posts by others on Bigg...
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I have had some really bad interactions with James Wise over the years, but I always have pointed out that he is a reputable agent and he has built a good business. However, there have been enough red flags to make me...
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There were some old threads, so I'm starting a new one. Any have any experience investing in the Norada notes?
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I've been hardcore looking for buy and hold properties and fix and flip properties all over the country.
You're talking Colorado, Ohio, Texas, everywhere.
And I talk to these realtors and they are like I'm the per...
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So, I know this has been discussed a million times on this site. I just wanted some feedback on my strategy over the next 5-10 years or so. Here's a little background about me. My wife and I are both employed (W2) and...
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Dear Pocketers,
How do you harden / bullet-proof your rentals?
While I've never had anyone utterly trash a rental of mine, I've seen the damage they can do first hand (typically when buying the rental and seeing ...
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Hi Everyone--
I am looking for some insight about investing in the hood aka rougher part of town, where properties are much less inexpensive - it would be nice to help contribute to these rough areas by making them l...
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Hey, BP family. I've notice as a new investor that it seem like everyone is trying too avoid D class hood. I hear a lot of negativity about it. Is their any upside with theses neighborhoods ? What's on the positive en...