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Hi Everyone,
I’m Wesley, a 57-year-old entrepreneur originally from Brazil. I moved to the U.S. 10 years ago and have since started and sold four small businesses. Now, I’m curious about real estate investing.
I hav...
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How Real Estate Investors Can Leverage Private Lenders for Profitable Partnerships
Joint ventures (JVs) are a powerful tool in real estate investing, yet many investors shy away from them due to misunderstandings o...
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I focus on commercial and haven't completed a residential short sale in about 4 years.
Me and my other broker friends I have been talking to recently are mentioning they are completing residential short sales on the ...
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Hello BP,
Today I closed on my first wholesale deal and wanted to share the experience with you guys and also hope to encourage others who are getting started to continue their journey and not give up!!!
The Deal: M...
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BP,I understand that the wholesaling business is seen by many as very shady, because it is essentially brokering a deal. However, if I were to get my sales associate license, would that protect me against any potentia...
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I have had some painting work done for my rental which I want to claim as a maintenance expense. What are the minimum details I need on his receipt in order for me to submit it to the IRS?
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In the past few months I have been hunting for my first deal. I have found a good wholesaler who has been a great help. Yesterday, I attended a showing/bid for a house. It was listed at $175,500 and had ARV conservati...
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Hello Recently I came across a house auction for tax liens, Does anyone know how this works in New York State? Can you stop by the house and offer to pay the back taxes on the property and then take ownership?Can you ...
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How to stop FSBO from doing an open house this Sunday? Yes I secured a meeting with her today...
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Hello BP,Who loves Car University? What books have you been reading? This may be off topic of real estate, but I believe in self development. More tools can never hurt.Not just RE and investment books, more books like...