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Hi all,I am a newly licensed agent in the state of NJ. I am looking to have my main focus be on helping investors. I haven't done any investing myself yet, but I've been a BP member since earlier this year. In that ti...
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At least once a day these days, I'll get a PM, email or phone call from someone who starts the conversation with something like this:I'm very interested in getting started in real estate investing and am looking for a...
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Do you guys have a professional inspector go thru the property to see how much the repair will be before you decide to buy a REO property? do you do this before offer or after an offer? Or do you decide yourself how m...
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I’m a new investor, determined to buy my first rental property and start my journey to exit the rat race..I found a great turn key SF home, with good Coc in a C type neighborhood (Crime rate is relatively high). Would...
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Hi everyone, I'm been pulling my hair out (not literally) trying to figure out where to get started with building my business. I'm based in Los Angeles and originally from Bakersfield, which I visit often. My bigges...
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What were you doing when you were 12? Australian Akira Ellis just bought a $552,000 investment property . Not so impressive until you realize he's just 12 when he put it under contract! I've read other stories of youn...
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I rather move forward instead of waiting until I have the "Perfect Team" in place. What's an ideal team and what components' should I consider to have in place before I start searching for deals' to move forward with ...
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I am interested in using my current IRA funds without tax consequences of early withdrawal. Iam curious what custodians are recommended for checkbook self-directed IRA's. Looking for those who have or are currently...
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I've always been interested in real estate. But, found myself in a sales career that I was pretty good at and did alright. At 55 Years old I have a seven figure IRA. However, I ended up being laid off as part of a ...
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Hello, I am working on investing in my first home. After listening to Ashley Hamilton's podcast I am interested in making the most out of the money I have and bid on some auction homes. I am not very clear on all of t...