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Hello, My name is Haroon and I'm a rookie real estate investor. I am based out of Toronto, Canada where finding cash flow neutral properties are not possible (let alone cashflow positive!). The search led me to the US...
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Would you advise trying to structure a SDIRA in order to put the money down on a few properties, or would I be better served to take out a loan from my IRA which would allow me to get the down payment money for one...
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Does anyone have any thoughts on the STR market in Angel Fire, NM (or Taos or Red River in that area)? I'm in Central Texas and am looking for a STR destination that could be used for a few days (or a week) once or tw...
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Hey Biggerpockets family!
Mainly just looking for advice here. I'm 23 and recently just finished up school. I've been studying real estate now for about a year and a half, and have really become interested in commerc...
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Hey investors,
I'm interested in branching out to bird dogs for help sourcing more leads. As far as I've heard just pay them $500 per deal closed. Now I have tried this before by posting Craigslist ads and was floo...
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I have several nice single-family houses that would make a good short term rental. I really do not want to spend my working capital furnishing these properties. Is it common for people to find private lenders that wi...
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Hi Investing Community,I plan on househacking after i finish living in an apartment. I know the situation varies from person to person, but would you rather buy a duplex or triplex for your first deal and why?
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I know a lot of folks in China are looking to get their assets secured in the US, and I see deals all the time that American investors may not jump at that would fit international buyers' criteria perfectly. The probl...
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Does it ever make sense to purchase a Buy & Hold property using hard money? If so how do you eventually get the hard money lender paid back if you're simply renting out the property and not flipping it. Would you...
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My boyfriend and I have the goal of buying our first rental via the BRRRR strategy by end of year. We have done research, reading and podcasts the past several months in preparation and are ready to start the process....