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Two questions...1) About to bring a STR online in the next two weeks and am looking for some advice as this will be my first STR. 2) Specifics on the current STR cost seg. tax benefit?Thank you for the help.
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Three qualities that not only will help you become a better person but will help you excel in life, real estate investing and anything else.
1) Kindness
2) Genuineness
3) Work-ethic
So many "experts" are always a...
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Maybe I’m different than most, in the way I learn. I’m not a fan of people talking from a pulpit, or claiming expertise in a field they only read about. I learn from listening to others experience - the good, the bad ...
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Relationship! Relationship! Relationship!Regardless of what we all accomplish in life, how important is it to be surrounded by likeminded people? That is something that I have began to learn as I progress through this...
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I am a partner in a mobile home business. A challenge I have is staying focused on the business while trying to balance life's obligations. Some days I feel focused and optimistic about reaching my goal in becoming a...
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My "mentor" told me to stop chasing FI and to get a secure job. Should I fire him? What should I do?
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I want to start by going over the benefits of investing in real estate. Then I’m going to go over the common pitfalls real estate investors face. And finally, I’m going to demonstrate how leveraging cash value life ...
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I’m new to this site and loving it so far, great for information and I’ve learned so much! My dream has always been to be in real estate, and to eventually own multiple LTR & STR. With that being said, there seems...
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Whether you know it or not, everyone of you has goals. The problem is that many of us don't consciously set our goals instead we drift through life with whatever goals seem appropriate at the time. I'm sure many of ...
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Hello my fellow BP members! I have been a member on BP for sometime now but have never taken the time to make an introduction post. Mainly because I am always busy taking in all the priceless information provided on h...