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Hello BiggerPockets!I am a fairly new investor from Illinois. I want to connect with other investors from different markets that I am interested in getting started in. My main goal is to develop a portfolio of renta...
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Hey BP!I wanted to start a discussion to hear other arguments or inputs other than my self generate content on the following:1.) Is maximizing cash flow or loan paydown/payoff more important? #askBP2.) Why?Thanks for...
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Trying to save up as much as possible for my first buy and hold property. Any tips to get the best ROI to raise money for a down payment?
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I'm ready for my first "Big" 1031 exchange. I've done several 1 for 1 exchanges, trading a SFR for a triplex or a duplex for a fourplex. But now I'm wanting to up my game, upgrade my clientele and get a 30-50 unit com...
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Hey Everyone,Thanks for taking the time to read and give input! Here is my scenario:I want to make sure my rental portfolio is at its maximum potential without over-leveraging. I have been so focused on my flip busine...
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Hi! I'm completely new when it comes to real estate investing. My goal is to build wealth and generate income through buy and hold rental properties. I live in NYC, so cash-flowing deals aren't in my local area, an...
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Hi, My name is Jake and I recently turned 18 and am still in high school. I've had the real estate bug for about a year now and have read many of the Rich Dad Books as well as some of the bigger pockets books. From my...
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Hello BP Members.My very first BP post goes to Atlanta BP members.I’d like to get in touch with local investors and developers that are familiar with Reynoldstown area.There is a residential development opportunity I’...
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Quick background: 21 years old and Connecticut based. I have secured over $20k in just over a year in anticipation of what will be me quitting my full-time job in Market Research and pursuing Real Estate full time, Ja...
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My husband and I are new to REI. We are in the Baltimore, MD area. This is something I have had a passion to do for a long time and we are finally in the space in our lives to do it! We have done extensive research, s...