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What kind of investors buy real estate in LA?It's well known that finding cash flow positive multifamily is difficult in LA. I'm starting out and since I live in LA, I thought I'd practice analyzing deals on redfin.Th...
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When using a self directed IRA as a down payment on a rental property, I'm understanding that any cash flow can't be touched for personal use (if that's not the case please chime in). What happens then if you wanted t...
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So here’s the situation, we currently live in a duplex that we own. The doors for each unit are outside and side by side. We currently have a nest that faces the stairs that lead up to the doors so we can see who come...
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Hi friends! I am a new investor from San Francisco, looking to begin buy-and-hold investing in Houston. (I have family in Pearland.) I am seeking advice on picking the right neighborhoods. My husband and I love Housto...
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Hi all ,Our downstairs tenant reached out because their bathroom ceiling had water damage and was leaking, come to find out the upstairs toilet has been loose and leaking which we were not aware of unfortunately. My ...
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Ok folks, this is my first post on BP. I love the site, the podcast, and forums and exchange of information. I have not yet purchased any investment property but have been considering a turnkey approach. Companies I a...
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Hello! I'm new to Real Estate Investing, and I want to get more involved here in BP. I have a question that I haven't seen here in the Starting Out forum. Some backstory: I work for a large corporation here in Cen...
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Is paying for an established reputable investors mentorship or coaching program worth it?
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Does anyone live and/or own in the Bryant neighborhood of Minneapolis?As an out of state investor, my preference has always been duplexes and up but lately, I've seen some nicely refurbished SFRs in the Bryant neighbo...
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Hello BP community! I've been casually learning about real estate over the last year or two but am ready to take it more seriously and make my first deal. My struggle right now is determining the right strategy for me...