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Just an FYI to those investors that either hire contractors for the repairs, renovations, painting, etc. OR Do It Themselves - the Federal RRP Lead Safe Certification Law that was passed a little over a year ago, is n...
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Hello everyone!! Sorry in advance for the wall of text. My name is Chris, and I am an aspiring Real Estate Broker and Investor. I am located in the Bay Area of California, and I am really excited to learn, network, an...
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Hello BP Community. I hope to be closing on my first Baltimore City investment property soon. I'm of course overwhelmed by all the various things I need to do get ready for a tenant. I'd like to query the very know...
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Hey BP community, I've been looking more and more into out of state / long-distance investing for my first property and wanted to get a sense of how others have handled starting out in this same direction. I have a pr...
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Can you please describe your personal experiences investing in real estate using your self-directed individual retirement account? 
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Planning to build a spec home in the San Jose area. We have already put in the earnest money on a lot with a very old house. The question I have is how easy it is to be the owner builder on this construction project a...
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Hello all,
This is my first post to bigger pockets!
I have had some real estate investing experince in the past but feel that I am at a bit of a standstill at getting my next deal. I live in chicago Il and I have su...
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Hello Everyone,
My first post here on the forum and I'm very excited. I would like to know what is considered acceptable cash flow on a 4plex? Is there a certain amount of monthly flow that is considered bare...
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BP NPN Experts,
Hope you don't mind sharing some of your non performing mortgage note trade secrets with a newbie, trust me...my funds won't price anyone out of the market!
How do you find your distress...
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Hey everyone,My name is Quentin Yip and I'm an Air Force Captain that's been in the D.C. area for about 8 months. I have rented since I graduated college and am looking to potentially purchase a home in a year or so....