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Hey BP community, I am looking for some creative ideas on what investment vehicles you would explore and try with 30k in a self directed IRA this year.I am already building a STR portfolio and have separate funds for ...
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I am new to the real estate world but it’s a big goal and dream of mine to become an investor and learn to flip home as well as buy and hold! I’ve been learning so much by listening to Bigger Pockets on YouTube, readi...
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Hello to everyone, My Name Is Bill O'Brien. 44 yrs oldI am completely new to the Real Estate investment Business. I recent attended a Fortune Builders Summit (Tampa) and it helped me open my eyes to the business bette...
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Hi BiggerPockets Community!My background:My name is Faye and I am originally from Toronto, Canada but currently residing in beautiful, sunny, Hollywood, Florida. I have completed a BA in psychology and associates in ...
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So I'm fairly new to investing as far as getting on wholesaler lists as a buyer. But I'm finding that NONE of them seem to really have any decent deals and they all seem to be taking a whole lot more than a $10,000-$1...
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Hello Everyone, Recently in one of my STR homes, the tenants cause major destruction to the property. It looks like they rented it for 2 days and went wild. Holes in walls, broken bathtubs, smoking weeds in the hous...
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I was speaking with a Realtor who specializes in land contracts. He said I should put 20 percent down so I can hold the deed. My question is it necessary or can I put down less and still control the property? Thanks
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I recently bought a 6-plex and there was a washer and dryer in the building. Nothing about any contract or lease was mentioned by the seller at the time of closing, and admittedly, I didn't ask what the deal was w...
After doing some searching, I ran across an ad by a motivated seller. His asking price is $60K for a 3 bedroom house that needs $30K in repairs and has an ARV of $160K. From what I can tell, this sounds like a good ...
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Generally speaking, what is a "distressed" house? Whenever I hear this term I think of something that sells for around $30k and needs about as much in repairs (if not more) just to be rent ready.
What major r...