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Hi my name is Damon Drake I live in Detroit, MI and I became interested in real estate in mid 2014 after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad for the first time. It gave me the confidence to believe I could take control of my fi...
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I currently live in Japan and really wanna get started on investing in real estate back in the states. Would it be a good idea to purchase a property while I'm here? How could I do it?
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Just to get this topic rolling, the main thing I have heard a lot about, but not necessarily the most detailed info on is how my one house that in live in can be used as leverage assuming it is going to be a rental pr...
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Hey guys,
I’m totally new in the world of real estate investing and have some extra cash in hand that I’d like to invest. However, I live in the Bay Area and the real estate market is just incredibly expensive here. ...
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The tenants want to install security system with smart thermostat adapter and one main keypad? How should I handle this?
Should I say yes under the condition that the system needs to stay when the tenants move out?
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Hello to all my fellow BP members-
After 16 years, I've left accounting and finance to pursue a career in real estate. I completed my Florida real estate sales associate licensing exam on Saturday, and now it's time...
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Hi Everyone!My name is James Abuan (pronounced as "aw-bwon") and I'm from the great pacific northwest living in Kirkland, Washington. I currently work for one of the top cloud-technology companies in the world develop...
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My partner and I manage our own properties. We work together on acquisitions, etc. I manage the rehab, contractors, and collect property management for dealing with all things with tenants. We have 8 doors with our ...
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Hello everyone. My wife and I have been looking for our first flip in Denver and it has proven to be a challenge to find a good deal. We have recently come across a potential deal with a neighbor that is looking to se...
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Curious to what other landlords do in this situation as I'm still a newbie and haven't come across it, until now. Had a pipe underneath a tub crack and the tub itself has rusted through so it leaks down below to the l...