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27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Questions they will have is who is the owner, what experience do they have, is their key person insurance against them etc.
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7 February 2025 | 15 replies
Passive income is certainly the name of the game - building a real estate portfolio and creating generational wealth are key ingredients to long term holistic financial health and success.There are fantastic real estate investment opportunities in various markets, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast of the country.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
One thing I’ve always done is focus on the 75th percentile of the rent estimates, as my properties tend to fall into that range (very nice, but small with no amenities).While I think there will always be some manual research involved, the current platforms lack key functionality that could be easily implemented with the available market data and technology.1.Quality Metrics:•Filter comps to match the quality of your rentals.
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18 January 2025 | 10 replies
And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?
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26 January 2025 | 5 replies
(key piece of the story) And where are you/the property located?
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31 January 2025 | 3 replies
There are systems and software out there that can assist with key word management and campaigns etc. but they are not cheap.
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10 February 2025 | 7 replies
The key is working with a good VA agency that uses well-known CRMs—this allows you to track their work, monitor lead quality, and have clear visibility into the numbers.
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31 January 2025 | 8 replies
These are just a few key questions to ask yourself before diving in.A great place to start is by listening to the Rookie Podcast on BiggerPockets—it’s packed with insights for new investors!
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31 January 2025 | 5 replies
I'm still in the process of finding an alternative solution but I thought I'd leave this here as a warning for others looking to make a decision.For reference, I'll just post their email response to me here:As we review your inquiry, we would like to remind you of the following key points from our Terms of Use:In no instance shall ShinePay be liable for any of the following:"Lost revenue from service interruptions.Lost revenue stemming from delays, malfunctions of any product.unauthorized gains access to your account or due to shared passwords or if your password is hacked.Destruction to properly, places, or personal injury resulting from the installation, misinstalling, or misuse of any product.Lost revenue from entering the wrong account number for ACH or other bank transfer or money transfers or due to any delay in receiving funds.Damage to your structure, machines or car resulting from use or installation of our products.Any funds collected that are paid to a person that does not own the property.Any harm from defeating the lock and technology that controls the lock to a device.Failure to properly service any product or machine."