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Isaac Hanai Exploring Section 8 Multi-Family Investments in St. Louis, MO – Advice Needed
23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Louisan, I would just remind anyone new to the area that St.
Pavan Kumar House not rented for 100+ days
16 January 2025 | 12 replies
Don't be afraid to ask them why they don't want to apply.When I'm having pricing discussions with owners I work with, I always remind them: a month of vacancy costs your bottom line more than a unit filled with a rent reduction.
Basit Siddiqi Experienced SFH Investor: Next Steps?
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hello everyone, I am reaching out to the BP Community for suggestions.My Portfolio100% owner of 7 SFH PropertiesGP in about 30 SFH properties(of which I own somewhere between 25% to 50%)All but two properties are managed by a PM CompanyNet worth of the above is about $2,000,000 - $2,500,000My IssuesI have many SFH's - Which take up time(Currently spending time paying property tax and insurance, requesting quotes on insurance policies and overseeing the PM Company(approve rent increases, approve renovation projects, etc).They also take up head-space(having to remember property addresses, remembering when property taxes are due)(I have reminders/systems but something I would like to reduce)Goals1) Spend less time on Real Estate2) Free up head-space2) Make $240,000 annually from real estate(Which I think is not to hard if I can increase my net worth and can get an 8% return)Possible Solutions1) Sell all the SFH's and buy 4-Unit Properties to take advantage of conventional financing2) Sell all the SFH's and buy one large apartment complex3) Sell al the SFH's and invest in syndications4) Sell all the SFH's and purchase stock / bonds5) Continue to hold all the SFH's6) Any other suggestionsOther Considations1) Should I consider private notes?
Jacob Moore New Investor Here Based In LA!
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
I don’t have much to add for wholesaling other than to remind you to maintain integrity - too many less scrupulous wholesalers have given the name a bad rap.
Jeremy Beland A Hard Lesson Learned from Our 2022 "Scary House" Flip
16 January 2025 | 16 replies
We’re focusing more on quick flips that match our strengths and allow us to continue delivering value to the community.This post is a reminder that every project teaches us something, and we’re always learning to better serve our buyers and sellers.
Victor Adekunle 3 Proven Strategies to Help Real Estate Investors Generate More Deals & Maximize ROI
14 January 2025 | 0 replies
Use Automated Follow-Ups to Build RelationshipsMost deals aren’t closed on the first contact, which is why follow-ups are essential.Example Workflow:Day 1: Send a thank-you email after a seller contacts you.Day 3: Share a case study of a seller you helped.Day 7: Send a friendly reminder with a call-to-action like “Let’s schedule a quick call to discuss your options.”Pro Tip: Mix email and SMS follow-ups to keep the conversation warm.Why It Works:Automation saves you time while nurturing leads until they’re ready to sell.3.
Ken M. “Short Sale Queen” indicted in mortgage fraud scheme (Creative Financing Gone Bad)
15 January 2025 | 1 reply
If convicted of bank fraud you may be facing large fines of up to $1,000,000 and/or imprisonment of up to thirty years.Posted without comment.Okay, so one comment:Just because someone in your community says it's okay to do, better clear it with the feds first, or you may be talking with them later..This reminds me of a Subto in California that went bad and wasn't handled correctly. 
Andria Kobylinski Boutique Hotel Investing - Financing
21 January 2025 | 15 replies
Remind them , how they felt back in July and how your deal edges against the amount of cash pumped into the economy (inflation). 
Jonathan Greene Why You Should Never Take a Break as a Real Estate Investor
26 January 2025 | 24 replies
Better yet train others to keep things going while you take your break.Again Jonathan thanks for the reminder that the grind never stops. 
Jaron Jackson How to get rent payment from previous owner?
10 January 2025 | 8 replies
I am guessing that the tenant may be short on funds to pay twice for Jan, until reimbursed by the old owner, so would first make your case to the old owner who has the funds you are owed and certainly hope once reminded of that will refund them.