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Thanh Lu How to screen guests who book directly instead of Airbnb, VRBO, etc
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
For payments, tools like Stripe, PayPal, or booking software like OwnerRez work well.Happy to connect if you’d like to chat more or need additional tips!
Bruce D. Kowal The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Assuming:40 hours: W2 job56 hours: Sleep21 hours: Basic daily tasks= 51 hours potential REI time💡 Pro Tip: It's not about finding time; it's about allocating the time you have strategically.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  
Shelly Moses Happy Tuesday, Bigger Pockets Community!!
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Specifically, I’d appreciate:•Wholesale contracts: Recommendations for templates or tips on using contracts effectively with sellers and buyers.
Kenneth Jenkins Maintenance Expectations in Metro Detroit
3 January 2025 | 6 replies
Licensed with permits ~$3,250.HWT standard gas single family low efficiency without exhaust retrofit $900.Sand and stain hardwood floors, natural stain $3 per sf.Paint interior walls, ceiling trim and doors 3 tone paint scheme 2 coats $3.20 per sf (floor area cost includes paint)Click lock LVT flooring install overlay inclusive of prep and quarter round $4.50 per sf (materials and labor)Asphalt roof installation 3/1 - 800 sf bungalow with 2 layers of shingles - ~$7,900Standard porch cap replacement with 2 new precast concrete steps ~$2,500Used stove or refrigerator delivery and install $350New stove or refrigerator delivery and install $HD model specificUse this as a general guideline. 
Sara Holt First timer getting creative??
12 January 2025 | 1 reply
Has anyone done something like this before and has insight/tips/advice?
Ricky Moore First-Time Poster Seeking Advice: How to Approach Heir About Inherited Property
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Any advice, tips, or scripts for making the initial contact and navigating this process would be greatly appreciated!
Omar Santander New Investor (local and long-distance)
21 January 2025 | 8 replies
One tip I have for you when it comes to finding an agent or lender go to the top of this page under BUILD YOUR INVESTING TEAM and click on AGENTS & LENDERSFrom there you will be asked a series of questions and then you'll be matched with 3-5 agents/lenders.
Donnie Jones brand new with high aspirations to learn more
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
It'd be nice if I could receive help or tips from anyone (new or experienced).
Grace Purugganan Help! Out of State Investing in Ohio
20 January 2025 | 9 replies
I could go on and on with other tips as well.
Noah Laker Opening a Sober Living Facility
19 January 2025 | 5 replies
I think I have all of my ducks in a row but I want to hear from other investors who are interested in this model.Any tips?