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I'm trying to figure out how to start my real estate portfolio. I know that I want to create passive income through real estate, building a good size portfolio over time. I have a full time job that I enjoy and am pla...
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Buy and hold investors (like myself) know that an investment property produces a Return on Investment (ROI) in 4 ways:1. Cashflow (acknowledging a property could potentially have negative cashflow)2. Equity building (...
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What questions should i ask myself, what steps should i take to research a state like Kansas to see if it is a good place to buy 4 plex MF ... my objective is to buy at lower purchase prices like Ohio and get good c...
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Studying this whole note world and I'm curious....From a borrower perspective, what advantage do they have going with a private lender vs going through a mortgage company/broker?Is it more because of a borrower not qu...
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I am considering using Equity Trust to set up a self-directed IRA to purchase properties. Any advise? What are pros and cons or restrictions?
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I tried doing a search for real estate accountants and corporate attorneys and I've noticed that when I call the popular ones or big dogs I get thrown to their assistant or some person under them. On the other hand, t...
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Looking for some thoughts on buying a flip using your own cash, versus getting a hard money loan. What do you think are the advantages/disadvantages of both, and which would you likely prefer to use. Personally, I hav...
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Wondering if it's is more tax advantageous to use an S-Corp or a straight LLC for doing my flipping in?
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I keep hearing of investors who want to liquidate several residential holdings and avoid any capital gains by selling their primary residence then moving into another previously rented out home, which becomes primary,...
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Hello everyone! My name is Camron, based out of Tomball, TX currently, but will be relocating for work multiple times in the coming years. My goals with BiggerPockets are primarily to accumulate knowledge and connecti...