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14 August 2024 | 12 replies
Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.
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14 August 2024 | 1 reply
Hey Devin, They can definitely be overwhelming, but they’re crucial for making informed decisions in real estate.As a hard money lender, I often focus on a few key metrics when analyzing deals:ROI (Return on Investment): This is fundamental for assessing the overall profitability of a deal.
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13 August 2024 | 2 replies
Are you looking for:
Speed of approval and funding?Flexibility in loan terms and conditions?Competitive interest rates and fees?Experience and expertise in your specific type of project (e.g., fix-and-flip, rental pr...
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15 August 2024 | 17 replies
It's easy enough for me to use myself and has a lot of other features that help me manage my rental portfolio and take more of the day-to-day management in house, like vetting tenants, collecting security deposits and rents and its other banking features.
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14 August 2024 | 4 replies
Click the magnifying glass in the upper-right corner, enter your criteria, then narrow the focus down by blog, forum, or other categories.To be honest, the search feature in BP is lacking basic functionality.
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14 August 2024 | 6 replies
I also love that the banking features are tied in.
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16 August 2024 | 21 replies
The key is finding the right market and building a team you trust—this could include property managers, contractors, and real estate agents who know the local area inside and out.Forming a Team: Building a team for out-of-state investing is crucial.
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13 August 2024 | 4 replies
.: Quote from @Trent Dyrsmid: I'm not sure what features I'm looking for yet.
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17 August 2024 | 25 replies
each area has nice features but they are different in valuation >the ranking's in Neighborhood scout don't give any scale.neighborhoodscout provides percentages in addition to the numeric comparison score I find more useful because it is not as easy to recognize if a certain percentage is good or bad over a period of time.
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13 August 2024 | 5 replies
Things that I'm looking for:- The main feature I'm looking for is the ability to create as many "accounts" as I want.