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Hey, BiggerPockets Community,
We wanted to share our story because, well, it's a bit of a rollercoaster, but it's proof that resilience, learning, and adaptability can lead to incredible success in the real estate wo...
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The habit of being a forever learner…
Someone who has given me a lot of great advice recently said to me,
“It is amazing how things that are so simple in theory are difficult in execution before they become a habit....
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Whats up guys!After a 6 month search, I just put my first property under contract in Guttenberg - a 2 family fixer upper. 2200 sq ft, 3/1 each floor. I definitely dove off the deep end with this one, as it needs:1. Un...
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Hey all,I've been bouncing around the states a little bit.I got my RE license in Michigan while going to school...graduated with a degree in construction management and took a job in Florida as a commercial constructi...
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First off, thanks for everyone who shares their wealth of knowledge and time here. Fantastic advice, community, and website.Currently I am active duty military and leaving the Army after 12 years of service this summe...
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Apartments should be in your retirement portfolio. Get 8 to 12 percent return.
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Has anyone's experience in real estate let them to eventually get your contractor's license if you didn't start out as one? If so please comment on your strategy/experience as to how the rehabs are performed, eg do y...
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Hi there! I am looking to break into the real estate market with long term multi family rental properties. I am working on situating myself to purchase and renovate a multi family home in Suffolk County this year as m...
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Hello,Long time lurker, first time poster here on BP. I've been religiously following the BP podcasts and have been educating myself on REI in preparation for my first investment. I am looking for single family / mult...
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Good morning all- sharing 2nd success story. Town: Manchester, CTProperty type: Duplex3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms per sidePurchase Price: $65,000Renovation costs: Siding and roofing (full resheath), New furnaces, electri...