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I am wanting to set up a self directed IRA, not sure the best or safest way to go about it. using companies found on the web seems sketchy? any suggestions?
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When you are trying narrow down your MSA (Metro Statistical Area) from 5 to 3 what are things to consider before you start looking at makeup of submarkets within the MSA (crime, school, etc)?To make long story short, ...
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Hi you all,We are a group of friends from abroad who willing to buy single family/ condos for investment and we have few questions:1. If we have 40-70K (each)- what are the best neighborhoods in Indianapolis we can s...
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Hey Bigger Pockets family,
I want to get my real estate journey started by purchasing multifamily rental properties in the Columbus area. With that goal in mind, I am currently taking classes to get my real estate li...
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Hello all, I've been lurking here for a while and absorbing a lot of knoledge, what a great resource with a bunch of great people. I have a possible sub-2 deal that I might pull the trigger on but it has a couple of i...
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Generally speaking, I've stayed away from properties that have ANY flood zone boundaries going through them. With our geography here being in a valley AND with FEMA recently redrawing the maps to be WAY more conserva...
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Hi everyone,Has anyone heard of Bolthouse Homes in Indiana (although they work in the Chicago area) and specifically their Fix and Flip Joint Venture process. Basically you supply the funding and they do the rest (Ac...
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Hi, I'm looking for a unique property that serves multiple purposes. The ideal property would be a commercial building with retail, office or multipurpose on the lower level, then offices, condo's or residential on t...
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Hello All, I am interested in buying my first home as an investment property. I plan to live in the property for atleast a year. I am aware of a very large recontruction project currently underway in Atlanta, GA and w...
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Hi everyone, I Want to purchase my first home to flip in Foreclosure bid and I have a few questions For first purchase what will be most recommended? Bid/Agent?I understand the when I'm bidding usually I cannot inspec...