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How do I wholesale foreclosure/ auction houses? I hear around that it’s possible, but wouldn’t I have to pay up front if i win the bid?
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Hi,I thought that a good first post would be an introduction and saying hi to everyone out there.I live in the San Francisco bay area, working in the tech industry with a strong desire of doing something that produces...
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Hello,Like many on the forum, I'd always found the idea of RE investment attractive, I just didn't know where to start. Took a weekend course and learned some basics, and bought my first property a month later in Mar...
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As a new investor, what are the top items that I will need, besides money of course? Insurance? If so, what kind? What other immediate needs should be in place for new investors?thanks.
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I am a college student studying Real Estate and Psychology. I currently work two jobs at a local residential real estate company. I am certain that real estate is something I want to pursue in the future and I am eage...
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First house I toured was built in 1925. It is a Craftsman Bungalow. I personally thought it would need a gut job (quite a bit of work overall). Hypothetically, if a first time home buyer were to purchase a gut job hou...
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After jumping through some hoops I'm setup to make my first investment! On july 28th I stumbled upon the world of Real Estate and BiggerPockets. Since then I've been obsessed in finding a way to make it happen given m...
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Hello, I am looking at buying my first tax auction property this upcoming week. The property is located in Kalamazoo, MI. There is nothing wrong with it besides it needing updates. So I feel comfortable buying it at t...
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I'm starting off in real estate and I am looking to invest in a single-family house & rent it out - I wanted to know what others think are the best towns & cities for investing in a property for stable rents a...
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Hi there BP family!I have a potential property that I need a few quotes on in Oxford, NC. I will be using a 203k loan so I need GC’s that are certified in 203k. Not sure how else to find referrals without calling 100...