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I would like to know how others investors life have changed since their first investment, did it meet expectations?I know that everyone loves a feel good story but investing is not easy and I have cried many times dur...
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Good morning BP,
This question is for investors in the Tampa Bay Area.
I am looking to invest in Apollo beach/ Ruskin area. I just heard that the two Counties in the Bay Area have funded the start of a high speed fe...
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This is not a flip but is instead an update to rent. I removed the green carpet, painted all of the wood panel, removed the wall paper trimming around the ceiling, new counter tops and flooring. Kept the cabinets, sto...
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Hello BP Community,I was wondering if anyone has invested in PR before? As many of you heard PR defaulted today on their loans.http://money.cnn.com/2016/07/01/investing/puerto-rico-defaults-general-obligation-bonds/in...
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My first post, I broke protocol and skipped the introduction thread :P.. don't hate me!About Me: Currently I am in an optimal position making a little over 6-figures tax free in a foreign country. I am 26, hungry, and...
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I have owned my home for 8 years and have about 250k equity in it. It seems like an ideal HOLD (historically still the lowest purchase price in a great upscale neighborhood - I purchased from a retiree who moved overs...
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This spring I purchased my first Duplex in Metro Detroit (Center Line) for 93k. After listening to the BP Podcasts for just over a year I finally jumped in at age 23 and bought a duplex with a 5% down owner occupied l...
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Hey BP peeps! I'm looking for opinions based on the following situation:Closed on a 6 unit last month with 2 other inventors. At closing we were told there were no security deposits in house, by both the former owner ...
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I have an opportunity to grab another set of five rental properties. They are off-market. Seller financing is an option, but they want a 7 year term. They are offering that with a rate that is 1 point under the bank...
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Greetings everyone! We are new to BP oh how I wish I knew then what I am learning now!!! (isn't that always the case?) We have owned several properties over the years. First purchase was a singlewide trailer nightmare...