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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
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28 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Felicia Vinces it sounds like you missed our Year End Live show and Podcast of "Real Estate Notes Show' where 2 15 year experience note investors break down what makes a note valuable.
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1 February 2025 | 10 replies
If so, how is your experience?
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2 February 2025 | 4 replies
Does anyone have any experience with buying and selling in a flood plain?
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
In terms of finding a partner, I would recommend partnering with someone who has something that you don't have (understands renovations, real estate experience, has money, etc.)
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30 January 2025 | 5 replies
With flip loans, experience is key.
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8 February 2025 | 6 replies
Does anybody here recommend any mentors/resources/tools/or has experience doing it themselves and would be open to connecting?
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
I’ve been looking into areas like Oakhurst, Mariposa, Yosemite West, and surrounding towns.If you own or manage a vacation rental in this region, I’d love to hear about your experience.
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7 February 2025 | 49 replies
Hi Ken, I was thinking about signing up for the program until I read your experience.
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31 January 2025 | 28 replies
Anyone have any recent experience with Aloha?