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As a first time home buyer, how can I get started with investment properties and retain my first time home buyer benefits for when I am ready to purchase my first home to live in? Currently, I live in San Francisco, I...
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Put my house up for rent, and have so far 5 potential tenants telling me that their landlord is taking the house back to sale. Am I missing something? Is it a good idea to sell now for a nice capital gain?The house's ...
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A relator that I am working with found a foreclosure deal that seems like it could be amazing for someone who knows what they are doing, I don't. Also the money needed to pull it off is way over my head as a newbie. H...
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Hey guys! My name is Desiny, I'm a senior in college just a few months from graduating (finally!). I live in NYC, but I grew up around Saratoga Springs in upstate NY. I would like for my first investment to be a buy a...
So far, I have listened to nearly 100 hours of BP podcasts but this is my first post!I’d appreciate all thoughts and ideas on a difficult situation with one of my rental properties. Originally this condo was purchased...
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Starting to look into self directed IRAs. The goal is to purchase one or two properties this year and would like to know what custodians do you recommend? When researching what are things that I should look out for?
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Question for all my Chicagoans. Are there existing networking events that you're plugged into and enjoy? Looking for recommendations on the best groups to join for networking and getting involved in the local communit...
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My wife and I are new investors who only own a couple doors.We currently rent and had planned to buy a primary residence during this time. Covid obviously changed all that and the combination of an insane sellers-mark...
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I recently purchased a renovation property using an LLC that was formed specifically for holding the property. It was purchased with all cash so there are no liens on the property. Because the property is held under a...
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Hello, my name is Azavyon McFarland from the great state of Alaska! I have been lurking on bigger pockets for a couple months now and excited to connect with like minded investors and learn from those who are succeedi...