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I make a fair salary, but recently came into a windfall that will allow me to get into some real investing. I’m interested in starting real estate. I’m going back and forth on the idea of meeting a financial advisor b...
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Hi Everyone,I’m in need of some advice! For the past two years I have been studying everything I can on REI, attending networking event, and getting my financial house in order. I finally got to a place where I felt c...
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In a couple of weeks, my wife and I will be closing on our first rental property (2 unit, duplex) here in Toledo, OH. We are excited to start our journey in rental property investing! I wanted to reach out to see if t...
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Still looking for my first deal and decided in our run down town that student rentals provide the best cash flow. I have done a lot of research and today was the day to finally see some. We have the worst economy...
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I came across a "for rent" sign, called, and subsequently rented from a guy after he agreed to repair some things, or pay for items and I'll repair them. The apartment looked rough upon initial inspection, but appear ...
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to determine whether or not property and the project is worth investing in?
Mike
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I have been a member on the site since September of 2013 and I have learned an amazing amount from the site and I thought it was time to try and help others out. I have read a lot of the different Diary forums on B...
Hello Everyone,I am a newbie investor looking to invest in buy & hold in Central Jersey in the 200k-350k range with a minimum of $200 monthly return and an 8% coc.I have this mapped out but I cannot seem to unders...
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I think it would be great to hear what the bigger pockets community would do in this position:
If forced to re-start from the beginning with no capital, no credit, and no connections, what would your first step be.
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I was talking to my agent today. He. told me 3 things. In your experience how accurate are they?1. Anything that appears to be a health or safety hazard on a potential property needs to be repaired BEFORE it qualifie...