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Renting to a Mexican citizen living in the US
I have a very nice couple with three well behaved kids that wants to rent one of my homes. The problem for me is trying to verify if they are good tenants or not. I asked for the standard copies of each of the couples...
Jimmy H.
The Midwest Rust Belt
I have been researching different markets around the country. Most will be quick to reccommend TX, AZ, FL, and CA.
As far as cash flow goes I don't see anything in those areas resembling the type of cash achievable i...
Dominic Jones
So Many Contracts...
I have found another motivated seller who is willing to get rid of their city property for 13k minimum (market in my area for city property for investors to pounce is 5-15k). He had it advertised for 17k. So it fits t...
Bryan Hancock
"Good Funds" At Title
We've been purchasing a lot of product lately on short contracts to be competitive in the Austin market. A closing we had recently got a bit chippy and the title company the seller selected failed to tell us we neede...
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Quitting my job to become a RE Agent
Hello BP, I am planning on resigning from my current job and pursue the career of a Real Estate Agent. I am not happy in my current position, although the money and benefits are good, I feel as if I am not reaching my...
Noah Fele
Seeking Input on My First Real Estate Investment Strategy for Passive Income
Hello BiggerPockets community,I'm thrilled to join this forum and seek advice from experienced real estate investors. Here's what I've considered so far:
1. Markets:
Local Market: I live in the DMV area (DC/MD/...
Allan Foote
Thoughts on college?
As a young and eager investor I consider myself very blessed and fortunate to be where I am and have the people around me that I do. I currently live in San Antonio, but just finished my first year of College up in Ut...
Joseph Konrad
What are YOUR fears?
Hi all –I'm going to start posting here pretty frequently and start a member blog here on BiggerPockets and I want to know what you want to know about starting or growign your business.What is it that scares you? It ...
Bill Gulley
Sandy Hook
I'm a gun owner and I own "that" rifle and "those" magazines, but the Sandy Hook incident has changed my mind. It's not just guns, but guns are part of the picture and such needs to be addressed. I had teachers that h...
Jeff S.
How many flips per year, after holding a year, and keep cap gain rate?
How many properties can you buy and sell, assuming holding at least a year, to maintain investor status (cap gain 15%) and not dealer (pay tax at higher rate)?