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All Forum Posts by: James Hiddle

James Hiddle has started 52 posts and replied 2258 times.

Post: List Source Site Down??

James HiddlePosted
  • Altus, OK
  • Posts 2,873
  • Votes 690

I'm starting to lose faith in listsource. I'm seeing a lot of complaints lately to the point where mellisa data maybe the better alternative.

Post: Looking for Realistic information

James HiddlePosted
  • Altus, OK
  • Posts 2,873
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Oh by the way if your looking for a rough draft of a business plan check out the fileplace for J Scott's business plan and see if it's there if not check out his site he should still have it there.

Post: Looking for Realistic information

James HiddlePosted
  • Altus, OK
  • Posts 2,873
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Originally posted by Melissa Lapinski:

My first question is a realistic ball park estimate of how much money I should have in my pocket for my first investment. I know this is all going to depend on the property, etc. I am just wondering if there's some sort of way to figure out how much I should have

How much you need is always going to be dependent on the #'s of the property. What the ARV is,how much repairs are,what market rents are,etc if you are landlording. Once you figure out your profit level you need to negotiate with the seller a price that fits your profit level.

You'll also need to know your market and examine it with a fine tooth comb to see if any deals are feasible. Knowing the #'s will determine how much you need.

Or you can have someone pull up blaring heavy metal music out loud and say is the property next door up for rent?

Originally posted by Randy F.:
Do you know any bikers? Have a half a dozen Harleys roll up on the neighbors lawn and rev em up for five minutes. They then knock on the door and tell neighbor that they heard your place might be going up for rent and just wanna know if this is a nice QUIET neighborhood! :c)

That is so fricking evil haha :)

Post: Creating the Next Real Estate Search Engine

James HiddlePosted
  • Altus, OK
  • Posts 2,873
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Originally posted by Dev Horn:
Integration with MLSs for comps.

Ding Ding Ding we have a winner!!!

Post: Marco Rubel Foreclosure Investing Explained

James HiddlePosted
  • Altus, OK
  • Posts 2,873
  • Votes 690

Sounds like your atypical "no money down" guru like all of the other atypical nmd gurus out there who's only goal is just to sell courses and false dreams.

Post: Newbie getting curious about Bird Dogging

James HiddlePosted
  • Altus, OK
  • Posts 2,873
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Good post Dev Horn. I agree that using bird dogs is probably a lot better than actually marketing for buyers and sellers.

But finding that right bird dog is the hardest part. I still have yet to find one that actually not only brings in the deals but does the research for me. Plus you want one that has great communication. All of the bird dogs that I have worked with stop communicating with me so make sure you find one that you can keep up with communicating with.

Brian Burke how did you pay off those cards if you didn't have money funneling in? I imagine that you needed to pay off costs associated with those flips.

Post: ADVERTISING FOR INVESTORS - THE RULES?

James HiddlePosted
  • Altus, OK
  • Posts 2,873
  • Votes 690

Why not contact someone from the SEC(or maybe a SEC lawyer)and see what your options are?