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About a year ago, I had decided to start looking into becoming a real estate investor. I had read several real estate books (Rich Dad, etc.), gone to seminars, webinars, and some meetings at the local REIA, and was re...
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Hello, my name is Cody and I am a student at UTSA in San Antonio majoring in real estate finance and development. My dream is to become a developer/investor. My question is what is the best way to get into the real es...
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I'm considering purchasing some rural land in another state. Other than being familiar with the area by having spent some time there, I know nothing about the current owner, zoning, or other possible issues for the a...
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BiggerPocket Folk - I need your advice. I am new and my investor friend is out of town for a while. I put in an offer on a duplex and they accepted the offer. I have no idea what the next steps are.
The pr...
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As a first time home buyer, how can I get started with investment properties and retain my first time home buyer benefits for when I am ready to purchase my first home to live in? Currently, I live in San Francisco, I...
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Hello,I am checking out some good deals that I think would be a good start for buy and hold investment property. However I have talked with family and friends and they don't have investment funds. I would like to sear...
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Hello,
Here is my ideal BRRR situation in San Antonio, TX and the problems I am having/trying to figure out. I am a little bit of a newb so please bare with me : ) I would just call around to the banks today but it's...
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Let me start by saying I WILL be discussing this with a professional CPA or attorney. I just want to go into the meeting with as much information as possible, and I know there are some very smart professionals on this...
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Tenants and tenant candidates lie about having pets! This has been our experience over the years. Not all, of course, but a lot do!
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I'm doing verification on a tenants rental history and their current landlord/ company said they won't give out info about them because they haven't put in notice yet. This seems pretty draconian. They won't be moving...