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There's no shortage of posts on the topic of how to land that first deal and I am here to add to that number.I began my RE journey shortly after selling my company in late 2015. With a sizable bankroll, monthly passiv...
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As I am getting started in real estate investing, I want to make sure not to be trying to play "catch-up" starting on day one with keeping my books up-to-date. Quickbooks Pro is used in just about every industry; I am...
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Hello BP!I just wanted to share my story. But first, to give you guys a better perspective of my success story, I would like to let you know a little bit about myself.I am a Filipino Immigrant. I have a B.S. in Indust...
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For the past 20 days I have reached out via every avenue that I've heard referenced in Kevin Bupp and Charles Dehart's mobile home investing podcast, with no reply.texted "Kevin" to 41... for the bookleft a 5-start ra...
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So I lost my high paying job and being a single dad my savings disappeared quickly. Boohoo for me right. So with a $100 shoe string budget to start in NJ how can you go contract without earnest money? The start is usu...
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Hi All,I current have a HELOC opened for $130,000 against my home (owned free and clear). The current rate is 4.94% last I checked (variable rate). I have a friend who has been flipping houses for a few years now and ...
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Hi Folks,A family friend contacted me today to let me know that they are looking to sell or have someone manage their coast house in the area I've been buying. I love the house, have stayed there a number of times, an...
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Thought this was interesting to see in "Institutional Investor" Magazine. The banks and big asset managers are creating new private placement (Hedge) funds to enter the Foreclosure market. They want to acquire and r...
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I would very much like to hear from BPers who have had lengthy, crazy contracting (by this I mean putting it under contract, nor rehabbing lol) and closing proceses on their properties.I'm currently "in the middle" of...