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I put $10,000 a year in company 401K but plan to make more money in retirement than I do now. Seems to me I'll likely pay more money in taxes later than right now. I don't qualify for a Roth IRA at this time. I'm w...
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I have a friend that is putting his house up for lease. He asked me....is it better to stage the house or remove all the furniture.
Since all of our properties were bought to be rentals, we have never "staged"...
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Hi BP, hope you're all staying warm. Any help with the below would be very much appreciated:
I completed the prerequisites to be a real estate salesperson with the primary intentions of gaining MLS access (...
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We own 4 SF homes a duplex in Indianapolis IN and have had the same sub-standard property manager since we have owned the properties. We are now at the point where we need a good recommendation for an affordable prope...
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Hi everybody -
Long-time stalker, first-time poster here. I've really enjoyed reading the expert blog articles and spending hours going through the forums. This site really is an incredible resource.
I've complet...
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Hello everyone.
My name is Wes and a newbie here on BP and to RE investing. I'm located in the upstate of South Carolina
(Greenville/Spartanburg)
My plans in RE investing are short term; wholesaling for debt reduction...
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I guess it's like the buy vs. build question. At some point, most investors think about getting their broker's license. There are advantages and disadvantages as pointed out in several places, including this blog: Inv...
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Hello Everyone,
I am currently searching for my 5th rental house and the bank I have been using states that I will need to put 25% down instead of 20% that I put down on the first 4. Is this something that...
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I'm new to real estate investing and I'm looking for advice on the advantages/disadvantages of selling a house CFD vs. renting. I bought my first property as a foreclosure and remodeled it. I'd like to sell the hous...
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Gm BP! What other methods of contact do you use besides "cold calling" to buyers and Landlords? I have heard of bandit signs. Any info is appreciated.