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Rae Chris Properties, Networking, Advice,
2 January 2025 | 13 replies
If you are searching for offmarket, you can network with local wholesalers, and also use something like dealmachine to generate leads.
Chad Shultz Flooded Fix and Flip - South Daytona
4 January 2025 | 0 replies
Found this property through our local online foreclosure auction site.
Anjali L. SSN for tenant
4 January 2025 | 6 replies
I recommend reviewing your local laws to understand the requirements involved.
Jonathan Baptiste How to stock your airbnb best practices
18 January 2025 | 16 replies
Add thoughtful touches like a Keurig or French press, USB chargers, and local travel guides.
Jack Cottrell Help me adjust my expectations - first deal pending
24 January 2025 | 36 replies
Mine was also out of state, in a town I’d never visited, and I relied heavily on videos from my agent.This sounds like a tough first deal, but it seems like you have some capital on the side, which will be useful as you face the upcoming challenges and learn from those expensive early mistakes.Regarding the subject of this post, “help me adjust my expectations,” I’d recommend assuming that; repairs will cost twice as much as you estimate, maintenance and vacancy rates will likely double from your initial projections, there’s a very real chance you may lose money on this deal.That said, there are ways to mitigate these risks by:- Keep asking questions here on BP and connecting with local experts- Stay proactive and communicative with your agent and property manager.And remember “Inspect what you expect.”Im not trying to discourage you but to help reset your expectations.
Rachel Payton Insuring a 100 year old apartment bldg
3 January 2025 | 1 reply
You're best bet is to call a few brokers local to the area and see what they can come up with.It's definitely going to be a surplus or excess carrier that will do it and the premiums will be high. 
Chris Garnes Please help - advice needed to complete two flip properties.
10 January 2025 | 5 replies
I would vet contractors by finding local real estate agents that also work with investors, and/or a rehab investor in your area that does a lot of deals.
Ethan M. Looking at potential market via Zilow Data
31 December 2024 | 9 replies
One buddy of mine split his time between local flips in Greensboro and buy-and-hold single-families in Memphis.
Tiffany Palaskas Sell or keep income producing duplex
1 February 2025 | 51 replies
Otherwise, selling and using the proceeds to scale your portfolio locally could accelerate your long-term goals.
Jeff G. What are some warning signs that an area is slipping from C class to D class?
7 January 2025 | 19 replies
How are values changing compared to the rest of the local market?