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I don't care whether you vote for this thread or not, but please give input. I've now been scammed by 2 members of BP, and know of others that have also been scammed. I've also received some suggestions from Vikram, ...
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Hey BP - I am having some trouble getting my first property rented and I would love to have some feedback from the community to see what I should be doing differently.Property details:2 Bd/ 1 bath duplexLight rehab pe...
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Hey guys my name is Kadijah I'm from Virginia beach, Va. I'm interested in flipping single family homes. I've been reading articles and books for the past few weeks and I have to admit I'm a little afraid and I keep f...
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I was stunned when our family friend told me that she would contribute $100 K in cash towards my purchase of a $250,000 Duplex at Tinley Park, Il. I already made an offer on this Duplex and waiting for the Seller's ba...
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I just purchased my first SFR last Thursday and have been doing the demo and rehab myself. The question that I'm trying to answer is that the quotes that I'm getting from subcontractors is much higher than my mont...
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I am working on building a list of self-directed IRA companies. Here is what I have so far:
1. Entrust
2. Equity Trust
3. Pensco
4. Sterling
5. UDirect
6. Asset Exchange Strategies
7. American Pension Service...
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Not technically a real estate company, however, due to their large amount of RE holdings/assets, this is the place for this thread.
As many of you know, there is a BP thread about the terrible business practices of B...
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I have yet to purchase any rental property. I have made my money overseas from savings. I do like owning some stocks, but I now want to diversify into real estate. I have $500,000 in cash. I do not want to rush in...
Could you please give some inputs on the pros and cons of two types of investment opportunities and which one is a better choice overall?: 1.Invest in other investment companies’ projects, you got 18%-26% return on th...
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Hi BP!I'm looking for advice on how to begin analyzing a land deal with a possible timber harvest. There are three separate, adjoining parcels for sale, totaling 303 acres in northern WA state for $2,500 an acre. The ...