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It seems every contractor wants at minimum 1/3rd, 1/3rd, 1/3rd (or more upfront), despite advice on here to not put more than 10% down.I've scoured the General Contractor Payments in the forums and it seems the ones w...
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Hello everyone, My wife and I are mid-30-something Silicon Valley professionals looking to diversify our investments (only stocks today) to include a large portion of it in real estate. We love real estate. One of our...
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I am new to investing in rental properties. Although I own a rental condo for few years I am now getting serious about buying few rental properti...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community,My college roommate and I about to close on our first investment property! We got a good deal on a duplex in a growing neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN. We plan on living in one unit, whi...
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In response to a postcard mailing to absentee owners, today I was contact by the owner of a 3/2/2. I went to view the house and was blown away by how absolutely perfect it was. The owner took meticulous take of the ...
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Has anyone had any success with buying motivated seller leads or buying into a website that produces them for you?
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I've seen all of the photos of Houston and of course I feel very badly for the people there. I have never been in a situation as bad as that and can only imagine the emotional and financial toll its taking on them...T...
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Hey everyone!,I recently set up my Solo 401(k), and will soon be up and running! I am curious to know - what is your preference for your Real Estate dealings within your Solo 401(k)? Flips or Buy and Hold?
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Hello BPs community, thank you in advance for any thoughts shared.
I just sold a rental property which had quite a bit of equity from appreciation and principal pay down through the years. I have it all set up for a...
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I am starting to invest in Class C neighborhoods for the first time. (Previously stayed in Class B and above)What are some recommendations for screening tenants and rent collection?(Bigger deposit? Background Checks?)...