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Hey BP,My name is Ryan and I am from SWPA. My family and I still live in the area and we love all that it has to offer! Like most other new comers I stumbled upon BP while doing some google searching and was instantly...
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Hello everyone! I've been playing with the idea of investing in real estate for over 5 years now. I always thought I had to have a lot of money to get started which is why I've waited so long. I was in the military fo...
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I am doing a private unsecured loan of $10K at 11% to a real estate development firm. I have received personal guarantees from the 3 individuals whom make up this firm as well as added on the insurance (except life). ...
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Hello all, thank you for taking the time to read this. Here is my issue in a nutshell. I am new to real estate investing and am currently on my path to getting my finances in order so that I can position myself to be ...
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Hi all,New member / investor just getting started with my education in RE. Have always rented and appreciated the freedom that entails but also eager to explore the freedom that income properties can bring.Probably u...
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Hello, I've been following the BiggerPockets thread for a week or so now and there is so much useful information and advice here. I'm 19 years old and still a student in college, but I'm eager to get started in Real E...
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So when i find a property and want to make an offer to the owner, then what? i tell my hard money lender and they prepare contract? I'm new.
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I've always used TurboTax for my taxes. Been acquiring rental properties over the last 3 years and still get by with TurboTax. The time commitment is not an issue with me, but I certainly would be open for hiring a ...
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What are some of your favorite quotes? Quotes that you remember and live by.
Some of mine:
"Men are paid, not merely for what they know, but more particularly for what they do with that which they know!" - Napoleon...
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I just closed on my first deal today!!! I can't believe I did it. I would like to thank all of investors on biggerpockets that helped me when I had questions. Picking up the check in the morning and then picking up my...