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This is my first post on BP (Just signed up), and I have not purchased a single property yet. I'm hoping to have my first one by end of the year (That's my goal anyway) but I don't know much about REI and I'm concerne...
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Hello all! My name is Albert Gonzalez and I live around the Houston area. I have actually been a member here since 2013 but life happened and shifted focus and real estate took a back seat. A little about myself, firs...
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✅Great message from Zig Ziglar.
The most important thing to do is take action and start!
Do not wait until everything is perfect 👌
Whether you are trying to start a business, write a book, or create a new product,...
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Looking to start my real estate journey in what appears to be the least risky and highest cash flowing way possible. By that I mean arbitrage. What seems like a proven and practical concept, reveals to have many speci...
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What would you do if you had a defined benefit supplement (DBS)? Would you take a lump sum? annuitize it of a period certain? annuitize for life? roll it over to a 403(B)/401(K)? roll it over to an ira?Lump sum puts m...
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Hello. My name is Shaine Mata. I live in Mission, Texas. For you airport types, I'm next to MFE. I discovered Bigger Pockets through Google Play Music's new podcasts. Then I checked out this website. Thanks to the pod...
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Hi, my name is Jamal Wilson. I am a 23 year old new college grad from Los Angeles, CA. I graduated with a Political Science degree from the University of Montana in 2105. I started as a Fullback and defensive tackle a...
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Hey all, my name is Trent Moore and I am kind of new here to Bigger Pockets forum and Real Estate. I signed up a few weeks ago and have done some lurking on the forums and it seems like a good place to participate in ...
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Folks - as a working professional with 401k with current employer and IRAs from previous employers do I have the ability to redirect some of the money into real estate investments or is this mostly only for self emplo...
Hello I'm excited to be here as I'm just starting out and I'm eager to learn how to get bigger pockets. :D I just attended a 3 day seminar with Kory Thurston as our instructor. They offer an Elite Diamond member packa...