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Hello BP!
It has been a long time since I've been active here.
From around 2010-2020 I built and managed a small-medium-sized portfolio in my area (which is not an ideal market). I sold most of my properties when C...
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Hi BPers!!I own a triplex in Toledo, Ohio and plan to buy many more properties here and was writing to see if anyone has any recommendations for property Management companies or people who property manage out here.Any...
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Hey! Anyone out there have experience buying mixed use properties in smaller towns? I'm specifically interested in "main street" properties with a downstairs retail space, upstairs apartment(s).
If you know of anyone...
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Hey BP Family,So I'm a newbie at real estate investing. I've been Driving for Dollars and found some properties that caught my eye that aren't on the market. So, I found the owners of those properties, sent them some ...
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I am looking to get into REI and have six figures in retirement accounts to potentially obtain multi family in Chicago market.
Friend / Mentor uses Equity Trust Company to purchase and hold real estate in IRA throug...
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Good Day BP Community,I'm looking to see if I can get some pointers from investors who are planning to be active in investing with Turnkey firms in 2018. These are the main points I'm seeking some guidance on:Has ther...
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I currently utilize a self-directed IRA. My IRA monies have been invested in a real estate project. I'm coming out of that investment soon and I now want to use those IRA monies for buying at trustee sales. This "Chec...
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Here in Chicago commission have typically been between 2 and 2.5 percent of gross sale price but now with the new rules I have not met any agents willing to take less then 2.5% so what has happened is the listings tha...