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14 May 2024 | 5 replies
This means not only mapping the location of your existing utilities, but engaging with an experienced provider who knows how to work with your local utilities.
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14 May 2024 | 4 replies
By engaging with fellow investors, you gain access to a wealth of practical advice and real-world lessons that can help you navigate the complexities of real estate investing more effectively.Don't hesitate to ask questions, regardless of how basic they may seem.
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16 May 2024 | 18 replies
@Austin WeberHey man I was the buyers agent on that deal that fell through I can tell you all the info and send you some videos of the property.
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13 May 2024 | 11 replies
A cool feature on VRBO has been the allowance of a video for each property.
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15 May 2024 | 17 replies
It is especially important to go over terms and I like having a video so you can do that and a screening call before showing the place.
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14 May 2024 | 7 replies
I would be very cautious of engaging with Steadily especially in the initial quoting and payment process.
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14 May 2024 | 1 reply
And if the profile was created in 2020 or later, I generally assume it's fake and refuse to engage unless there's some really convincing evidence otherwise.
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15 May 2024 | 4 replies
(Not a bad idea since these properties are on no one's list, but it's very time consuming.)Engagement sequence would be a mailer with a handwritten address (This is also very expensive and time consuming.
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14 May 2024 | 17 replies
It 100% depends on your goals.not to be facetious, but if you are asking because to watched a YouTube video, the answer is I would not get into STRsif the purpose is you have long term goals of investing in real estate, you enjoy hosting, and you want a place near your daughters college for when you visit, the answer might be that it’s great.it’s a mature market now.
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13 May 2024 | 4 replies
Begin by engaging at the local level, attending the REIA meetings in your area.