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I have greatly enjoyed my time so far here on Bigger Pockets. I tend to be the one who is willing to read real estate books and listen to podcasts. I love learning. I'm a nerd that way. My wife loves the idea of i...
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I am obtaining a HELOC on my primary residence to then use for the down payment(s) for investment properties, that I would also have an additional purchase loan(s) on.
What should I factor in, to decide what amount...
Any landlords or investors know of ways you can defer taxes on real estate profits?
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I just got the steal of the century, its a 1500 sq ft house w/1.5 acres in orchard park ny, (one of the best suburbs of Buffalo) for 88k, the land alone is worth it. The house needs a kitchen, some flooring, 6 window...
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Hi all,
So I am new here. Love real estate & land. Always browsing Realtor.com just for the heck of it. I want to get into REI but I haven't been sure where to begin. Was considering house hacks but then I got la...
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I’m reading the posts on this website discussing the 50% rule. We own few Class C Apartments Complexes, anywhere between 36 to 100 units. My management Company manages around 2,500 units. I have to say that based on o...
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Hi all, my name is Erica & I live in the outskirts of Atlanta, GA. I have very little real estate experience, but it's been an interest of mine for a number of years. I've done a lot of research on different types...
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Want to share my first flip, project. Even though it did not go as planned and we turned out to not be profitable, I think it's just as important to talk about our failures as much as our successes. I am still gratefu...
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I have a tenant who is getting very threatening with me lately. He gets near my face and asks for things and then he mumbles ghetto quasi-threats as he walks away. He got behind on his rent so now I am kicking him o...