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Hi all!New to the BP site and excited to network with like-minded individuals about investing in real estate.A little about myself: born, raised and have lived my entire life in Wisconsin. Married with no human childr...
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I just had a consultation with someone who has the following story. Classic example of a prohibited transaction. Sometimes I hear arguments against “checkbook control” that custodian is there to protect your IRA and p...
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There are a lot of people who want to start investing in real estate, but don't know where to start. Wholesaling is by far the best way to get started. It requires no training, knowledge, cash, credit, or experienc...
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If I was retiring with 5 million dollars in the bank, and I could only invest all my money into either stocks or a real estate portfolio, I fail to see how one would decide to invest the money into real estate. The S&...
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Hello everyone,I just bought a URL and am looking to create a new real estate website. I was hoping for some advice from more experienced investors on best practices to use!- I know I first need to find a website host...
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I would like some input on what the right length of an initial real estate training seminar is. Is it 2hrs - 2 days or somewhere in between? Is it better to do a 2 hr free event and then a longer paid event or should...
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Hi all,
I am curious about how people are successfully operating rental arbitrage businesses. I own multiple rentals in the south/mid west and recently I was approached by an aspiring arbitrager to lease out one of m...
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I’m looking at purchasing a property in Minnesota and it may be possible to buy it subject to the existing mortgage. I have done a bit of searching about this on here and have not been able to find a consolidated thr...
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I have received mixed information on this. I am wondering how you guys are writing your cash offers on REO's and shortsales regarding proof of funds. I'm planning on using a combination of hard money and private inves...
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When I first learned about cap rates I thought that they were a great way to compare properties independent of any particular investors financing situation. It also sounded like every particular area/neighborhood ...