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It’s kind of crazy how the economics of things always seems to even things out. One demonstration of this is the concept of ‘barriers to entry.’ I remember when I was back in school and this was just some busi...
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After being a long time lurker, I decided it was time to take the plunge and get the advice I need. I know it is a little long, but I would appreciate any input you could give me! :D
A little background:
I am 21 yea...
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My friend is about to get out of the military this coming December wants to get into real estate. He doesn't know much about it and neither do I. I haven't been in the military so I'm not exactly sure how all of this ...
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Scenario:
-We bought a lot that was going to the tax auction several months ago. We got a great price on it so not a lot of value is at risk relative to the cost of working through the scenarios described below
-...
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I am an ex realtor that has the know how to flip homes, I have sold mobile homes and managed and did property mgmt. I signed up for one of Than Merrils seminars for next week, and figured I would give it a listen. ...
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Hello BP,
I'm new to the site, and as a matter of fact this will be my introductory post!
I'm very interested in RE, and wanted to start out by buying a duplex, so I could live in half and rent out the other. I'm cu...
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How I started with nothing and made $12M in Real Estate.
I was spending my Visa rewards on Amazon and came across his book. I'm thinking of buying it, but I've read so many real estate books, I'm kind of burn...
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I've been reading these forums for a few weeks now and I'm starting to get a feel for things but I'm very new to all this so please forgive my ignorance.
Hopefully someone will be kind enough to point me in the right...
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I am currently in college and looking to buy a duplex after I graduate, so I was just looking through Zillow and analyzing deals for practice when I came across a deal that seems very undervalued. This house is listed...
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When have I learned enough or read enough books to start investing? I feel like I need to learn so much before I can get into the real world and close on a deal. I know I can always learn more but I keep saying to mys...