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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
I previously owned a long-term rental that I bought from a parent and rented to family for over three years (lesson learned!).
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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
Purchase price: $150,000 Cash invested: $90,000 Bought as a forclosure gut job.
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
Previous owner bought it for $71k in 2022 (OOS LLC), asking $89k, ARV $135-150k.
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31 January 2025 | 6 replies
If I am self managing my portfolio, what do I need to check/confirm, and what easily available tools are at my disposal (online, other) to help me do this?
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30 January 2025 | 7 replies
Call a different number you found online associated with the same company, etc.
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6 February 2025 | 6 replies
It’s not necessary to stay local for these services as long as you have online bank statements or a solid way to get them to the bookkeeper.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
I bought my first rental in June of 2024 and have had a tenant that has been making late payments since day 1.
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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
Vet anyone you get referred online heavily.
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27 January 2025 | 7 replies
You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
I do SMS, cold call, mail, online, wholesalers, etc.