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Hello fellow BPers!
I am new to real estate investing and new to the community. I have been interested for a while and have gone to various " guru" workshops but have always been left feeling alone and confused.
I am...
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Relatively new to the game. Currently own 3 STVRS in good vacation markets. 2 Gross over 50k and 60k each annually and 3rd just went on the market and that one is paid off entirely and we anticipate it should do the ...
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This article originated from our internal process for selecting contractors for our own projects. This is important because one of the most critical aspects of successful real estate investing is selecting the right c...
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Suppose I buy a painting and use it in staging of a property that I am selling (that is, I am not the realtor selling, it's my property). Then it looks like the cost of the painting can be deducted as an expense for t...
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BiggerPockets,I'm at a crossroads in my life. I'm 29 years old and mentally I've been slowly transitioning over to real estate as a full time career. My current job is quite unique (I work for myself) but it requires ...
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I have put off beginning my procuring rental properties until I retire from the military, as we plan to move out of state. Is it better to build your “empire” in the state or general area you live? Should I look at or...
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Hey all,
I just wanted to say reading post on BP has been a great help. I've been working on buying a rental property for the past year (during college) and now that I have graduated and gotten a promotion at work I f...
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As I begin this journey to becoming a real estate investor the frustrations of not knowing much about investing in real estate and barely getting the info needed to take the next step and actually do something as ...
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Hello I'm looking for feedback on getting a specific Direct Mail campaign going $1,250 a week for $5k a month in mailing. I've done DM before and purchased houses and rehabbed them. I want scale my marketing up. The c...
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Hi, I am a general paper contractor & new owner of a new(6 mos) somewhat successful construction LLC that rehabs hail damaged roofs, guttering, siding. I have 2 yrs combined experience working for others too. I ha...