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Let me give a brief background for the context of my question.I’ve been investing in real estate for the last 14 years but more actively for the last eight years. During that time, I built up a portfolio of 250 doors ...
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Hello! I've always filed my own taxes and am starting to think this might be the year I need a CPA. In the last year I converted a townhome into a rental and purchased a duplex with a partner. My wife and I also have ...
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I'm wanting to focus on working with investors, and I'm a relatively new agent. if my goal is to find off market leads, and I want to start with cold calling distressed owners, what exactly am I saying to them? let's ...
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I recently met with a wholesaler over coffee to discuss the types of properties I am looking to purchase for my rental business. I was expecting a straightforward wholesale arrangement, but the wholesaler proposed ...
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Hello Everyone,I've recently I just finished my pre license schooling in pursuit of holding my brokers license. I am wondering if you have any recommendations for starting as a new broker, who you'd recommend as a com...
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I was thinking - is financial independence acheived when you have enough property to produce rent that will cover all of your monthly expenses, and then have some to put aside in case something happens. Is this right...
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I've been investing and selling for 16 years. Currently, I own 95 units and my clients have 360 in escrow. I buy and sell. I sell to support my rental habit. I don't know it all but I'm willing to share any knowledge ...
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Hi, I'm really new and still trying to understand as much as I can before I make any moves and I'm exploring a lot of different types of real estate investments. So my latest scenario involves a wholesaler/rehabbe...
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Before I even begin my introduction, I would just like to express my appreciation for the BiggerPockets community. I have been a voracious lurker since October, and the enlightenment I have received thus far has been...
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I agree with J Scott that there is both passive investing (buying and holding real estate for long term wealth building) and trying to build an active real estate business.
Between working as a real estate agent vs s...