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All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Account Closed has started 67 posts and replied 466 times.

Post: Looking for TurnKey Company recommendations

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  • Registered Nurse (ICU)
  • San Jose, CA
  • Posts 496
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Jen Pothilat I use FS Houses in Indianapolis and Century Revitalization Group/ Decas group and a guy named Justin Harrison. All great companies that have proven to me to be good time and time again. I have done a total of 9 deals with these people and I'm still going strong.

Post: Tenant Complaining About Rats

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  • Registered Nurse (ICU)
  • San Jose, CA
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The best thing is old fashion wood and spring rat traps. I had them nesting in my wall in my garage with babies and then all the neighborhood rats were coming over to feed off my pomegranate tree. I nailed four of these along my fence top and killed 4/night every night for a week straight. I think I totaled 27 rats by the end of the week. Wiped out the whole neighborhood of rats!!!

Post: If you were brand new again???

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  • Registered Nurse (ICU)
  • San Jose, CA
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Lisa Mailhot I would have bought more houses! :)

Post: What to say to a potential Mentor ?

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  • San Jose, CA
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Zac Himan Just be yourself! If it's meant to be...it's meant to be. Most investors from all level of experiences enjoy talking shop with others and ask for nothing in return. We all help each other and "pay it forward". Then one day, when you get some experience, you will turn around and do the same.

Post: Biggest mistake you've made?

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  • San Jose, CA
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No investigating a mood issue further when the report comes back as "possible mold". Few months later the entire basement is full of it.

Post: Help Deciding: Milwaukee or KC

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  • San Jose, CA
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William S. Kansas City is definitely the stronger market. I have heard good reviews about a company called USREEB. I may use them to get into that market sometime in the future. Good luck

Post: New Member from Indianapolis, IN area

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  • Registered Nurse (ICU)
  • San Jose, CA
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Lindel Smith I would take a drive and meet with a company called FS Houses. They are the only company I will use in the Indianapolis market. They specialize in inner city Indianapolis that has great returns and has seen some appreciation in certain neighborhoods. This company has been good to me for over 6 deals now. Your go to person there will be Jennifer@fshouses. Good luck!

Post: I just put 7 dupexes under contract,not sure if they are a deal?

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  • San Jose, CA
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Edwin Fisher I wouldn't... based on what Jay said.

Post: Can I get my Real Estate Education strictly from BP Podcasts?

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  • Registered Nurse (ICU)
  • San Jose, CA
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Jason R. The podcasts are just a small portion of what BP can teach you. I got most of my education from networking and connecting with other investors on BP. After I got the basics down, I took it to the next level and actually started buying homes. Then I got even more education just through my experiences. It's a growing process where you are always learning.

Post: Borrowing from 401k to start brrrr

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  • Registered Nurse (ICU)
  • San Jose, CA
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Kyle Burnett I have done both a 401k loan and a HELOC, and I would do both again in a heartbeat. My strategy is to grow in numbers and do whatever it takes to grow that portfolio. Once I reach 20+ properties I will consider that type of cash flow significant. At that point I will turn around and start paying off my loans on the properties (10 in my name and 10 in my wife's). I am half way there now with 10 properties and plans for 4 more by the end of this year. If I look over the past year my homes have clearly out performed my 401k. And as for my HELOC...I basically put my equity to work instead of having it just sit there and do nothing.