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Rain, Rent, and Utilities

By Deborah B., 2 days ago.

This grouping of properties includes 3 lots of solid B class properties in a very acceptable and currently rebounding neighborhood. There is one A class property in a well regarded histor...
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Control Your Future By Having Self Directed Retirement Accounts

By Rick Pendykoski, 8 days ago.

In life, everything is bound to end. Your work, resources and investments, all will one day come to an end or someone else takes control. When working, you should ensure that retirement s...
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How Do I Find a Mentor?

By Ned Carey, 3 months ago.

It is a Common Question on Bigger PocketsHow Do I Find a Mentor? One theme that comes up regularly on Bigger Pockets is new investors wanting to know how to find a mentor.&n...
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Ok, You've Signed Up for BiggerPockets.com. Now What?

By Joshua Dorkin, over 4 years ago.

You're a member of the premier real estate social network . . . now what?Here are some tips for getting started here on BiggerPockets: Fill in your profile - If you're here to networ...
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As a Community Manager, Are You Wasting Your Time?

By Ashish Patel, 4 days ago.

No, we’re of course not implying that being a community manager is a waste of time. The question is are you wasting valuable time in your day-to-day responsibilities as a community m...
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Nuts-n-Bolts

By Deborah B., 4 days ago.

Figurative nuts-n-bolts. As previously mentioned, I intend for this to be a free-standing company, separate from our other investment properties. Therefore, I am creating a ne...
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Seven Lucky Tips for Rehab Success!

By Linda Pliagas, 16 days ago.

by Linda Pliagas, publisher of Realty411 Magazine and investor/agent1. Be open to finding deals on the MLS and looking daily,all my recent deals came from the MLS.2. Be ready to go quickl...
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Real Estate Investor and A Realtor

By Frank Iglesias, 11 days ago.

Some people imagine that real estate investors and realtors do not rub along together harmoniously and while the two groups may not always see eye to eye, the idea that they are inevitabl...
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Back from Chicago

By Deborah B., 6 days ago.

Back from Chicago and happy to be physically present for the rest of this project.I have the quotes for insurance, good news there, a total of about $700.00/year less than planned, everyt...
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New Home Office Deduction Loopholes You Need to Know for 2013

By Amanda Han, 7 days ago.

Gone are the days when home office deductions were an IRS “red flag”. In fact, the IRS has actually made it easier than ever for some taxpayers to claim home office deductions. For the fi...
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Property Managers: What Do You Bring To The Table?

By Zach Devine, 7 days ago.

If you’re just starting your own property management business, it’s important to identify what you bring to the table. Is it your expert customer service? Affordable fees? Years of ...
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Understand the US Budget Crisis Like the Secretary of Treasury

By Tommy Wyher, 7 days ago.

The US budget crisis is difficult to understand, even if you're a professional. The amounts of money thrown around by the government are mind-boggling. If you're struggling to und...
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Early Days, Financing

By Deborah B., 8 days ago.

When I first heard about this opportunity I discussed it with the banker. I use a portfolio lender and have all of our properties and a line of credit through this community bank. W...
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Play Detective With Your Fears

By Kevin Kachin, 7 days ago.

What Do You Do When You Don’t Understand Something You’re Interested In? If you’re like most people you investigate it. You begin to talk to your friends and family abo...
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Phone Calls and Patience