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Yogev Lifchin Off-market Google Ads Tip For Investors: How NOT to Write a Google - part 1
31 October 2024 | 0 replies
One of the biggest mistakes an investor can make when deciding to take the plunge and start spending money on Google Ads is targeting the WRONG keywords.It’s true that one way to use keyword targeting is through “broad” keyword types, which are usually less expensive and can capture various keywords you might not have considered in advance.
Rashim Sharma Real investment in Michigan
31 October 2024 | 5 replies
@Rashim Sharma your biggest challenge will actually be finding a lender.There are two banks that have offices in USA and Detroit that often will lend to Canadians buying in the USA.Can refer you to a Tax Attorney here is the US that has hundreds of Canadian clients with US properties:)
Mike Harvey Starting with section 8
2 November 2024 | 8 replies
Landlord’s only option to collect funds for damages is to take tenants to court.More and more tenants are only having a portion of their rent covered by S8, so landlords need to still screen S8 applicants for portion they must pay.Landlord cannot charge S8 tenants a portion of shared utilities – which can lead to the infamous tales of tenant retaliation against landlord by blasting heat on high with open windows during winter.S8 caseworker response times can be very slow, as they are usually overworked & underpaid.Again, overall it’s a pretty good deal for a landlord that does some decent screening.Exposing Section 8 Housing | Tenants From hell 243 - YouTubeLiberals Blame this Eviction on Landlord Despite the Before & After Footage | Tenants From Hell 241 - YouTubeMy first Baltimore buy & hold investment - SOLD (Lessons learned) (biggerpockets.com)Besides MANY self-labeled "gurus" exaggerating their success, many of them just supply readily available info.If you're too busy to find the info and are willing to pay for it, no problem as you accept their time vs money solution.REGARDING S8 GURU ISSUES SPECIFICALLYMost of them don't share all the facts about how Section 8 actually works.They claim you can get HIGHER rent from S8 tenants vs private-paying tenants.Why would the government allow our tax dollars to be spent this way?
Carlos Villavicencio Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
30 October 2024 | 5 replies
That is one of my biggest motivations and motor to be able to change my invested money for some freedom. 
Michele Richard Chicago Rental Properties
31 October 2024 | 19 replies
Because Chicago is amazing in the sense that it has prices at all levels and tons of old inventory in need of renovation (if you want to renovate).Networking in person was the biggest help for me to get started. 
Joe P. Syndication - anyone part of pipelines like Lane Kawaoka?
31 October 2024 | 19 replies
@Lucas Miller I'm sure he is, but that's giving him a ticket to find his biggest fanboy or fangirl and having me talk with them. :)I'm looking for the unsolicited opinion of someone Lane himself wouldn't call on for their experiences (I'm big on listening and chatting with folks), just to get a sense of what deals they've gotten involved in and how they've gone so far.
Marco Chaidez ADU-Ready Flip in San Juan Capistrano: A Profitable Transformation
31 October 2024 | 0 replies
We financed the project using other people's money, leveraging a combination of hard money lenders and private money lenders.
Teahjsia Frazier Looking to purchase next property
2 November 2024 | 11 replies
@Teahjsia Frazier - If you're targeting a BRRRR for your next deal I would consider using a combination of your money, private money (friends and family), as well as hard money for the purchase and rehab.
Natasha B. Advice and Motivation on ways to approach and achieve this goal?
31 October 2024 | 3 replies
The biggest thing right now is to stop putting up mental blocks—you can achieve success as a mom of 3, but it’s crucial to push past the mindset of failure.
Jose Quinones Mixed use property with 4 residential and 1 commercial unit
31 October 2024 | 5 replies
@Jose QuinonesOne of the biggest mistakes I made in investing was not thinking of exit strategy.