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Hi all, I am looking for stories and motivation on how you become financially independent through scaling your real estate business. I personally own a few rentals, some short and long term. I am still working a 9-5 a...
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Hello all, I have two properties in Chicago area, bought them through MACK and let them manage my properties. I'm one of the MACK victims, they haven't paid me a penny since March and I was slow to learn about their ...
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I am really interested in real estate and want to get started and I’m wondering about how much time a week managing an SFR would take as a beginner. I definitely want to take this seriously and put all the work necess...
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Hi everyone! First post here on BiggerPockets. Currently I am house hacking a townhouse and I am looking into buying a multi family property for my next deal. I recently found a listing of a mixed use commercial build...
Anyone use Appfolio? Likes dislikes? Does someone with 10 properties really need it? Or is that only for bigger property management companies. The only thing I like about it is the way tenants can pay online and it ca...
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How do gauge the renovate cost from the listing pictures and gauge whether there is problem with electrical plumbing or hac problem?Included some sample pictures and experience buyer would comment on the the realistic...
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Hi all -
As you can see, I am a bit new to the forums and somewhat new to RE investing in general. So, after many, many posts read on this forum, I think i have a plan and I was wondering what the best way to go abou...
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Does anyone use mint.com to manager their personal (non-business) finances? If so, how has your experience been?
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Hello everyone,
I need your help, but first a little background on myself. I am 25 years old and fresh out of college. I discovered the world of real estate investing after reading rich dad, poor dad and have been ...
Can anyone suggest me the right time to invest in Real Estate?