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Current Economic Landscape
The general economic sentiment is bearish. Record high inflation drove the Federal Reserve to significantly raise interest rates, making the relative purchasing power of the average America...
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Hi everybody,
House valued at 420K, going to be auctioned on 7/15. Starting bid 81.5K, yeah! A heck of a deal.
I feel i should go talk to the owner and try to get this house before auction day. I have no experience ...
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Hello BP,I am new to the real estate investing and would like to create some fortune by rental out my property as side income. Currently I am living in a condo which I've already paid mortgage for around 1 ½ year. I a...
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Hello BP community,
I'm wondering, for those of you who are deep into the world or REI, what are you hoping for when you meet a newbie?
In my experience, the best relationships are one of give and take. Being so new...
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Whew this has been an interesting week. Not too long ago I was trying to fill a room in a home, this caused said tenant to demand a negative coronavirus test (impossible). The new move in had agreed to self-quarantine...
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I was purchasing a multi family through an IRA LLC and was utilizing debt to finance it, requiring a non-recourse loan. Was given the contact info for:American Money Loan Services and the person’s name, Tom Vanderlaan...
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NEVER CONVERT CASH in YOUR IRA or 401K into ROTH!!!
Here is why. If you do so - 100% of the cash converted is taxable. There is a much better alternative!
The alternative is to set up a self-directed IRA, or better,...
I'll start off saying I know I made a lot of mistakes with this renter/ roommate. I'm a little shy so my spouse does most of the talking and screening. Big mistake this time around. The room they are renting is my gar...