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I contracted to purchase an REO in December of 2010, skipping all the long and boring details, I finally just received word that the deal is accepted and I am now in escrow. I will not post any of the real numbers her...
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@J Scott inspired me with his diary of a new construction project to do one of my own. So not to be outdone, I'm actually going to do two. This one will be for a project that we have recently completed. I'll add ne...
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Hi y'all! Despite the dour tone of this post, I'm a genuinely happy person. I half-need to vent, and half-need some help. This isn't me looking for a hand-out or a pity party. I need good, solid advice how I can m...
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Hi all, first time posting here.I have been listening to the BiggerPocket podcast for a few months and would like to get my feet wet.There is an opportunity, close to where I live in Los Angeles, which asks for 2M. In...
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Recently, I read "Nomadland" about people who are poor or living on minimal social security and trying to get by. Some of my relatives have problems paying for housing and they don't understand how to navigate the sys...
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What’s up BP Community of Friends! As always thank you In advance for the feedback, you have no idea! Okay where should I start? So I need your upmost honest opinions about my current dilemma. I was recently approved ...
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I am brand new to real estate investing (I don't even have a property yet!). I would really like to self manage to save money, and I think I have the ability to. My father and I can take care of plumbing and electri...
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**Hopefully some motivation for anyone just starting out.** I posted this on the BP Facebook Group and was asked to post it here as well.Growing up we never talked about money. It always felt like a taboo discussion. ...