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Shafi Noss How do you learn about a city?
12 October 2019 | 18 replies
@Shafi NossCheck these websites to become familiar with your target market:Best Sources For Data:BestPlaces.netCity-Data.comCensus.govFactfinder.census.govcensus.gov/programs-surveys/ahs.htmldata.census.govStateLocalGov.netSpotCrime.comWalkScore.comDeptofNumbers.comDataUSA.ioBea.gov (Bureau of Economic Analysis)Bls.gov (Bureau of Labor Statistics)Indeed.com (Jobs)NewGeography.comNeighborhoodScout.comCrimeReports.comFamilyWatchDog.usGeometrx.comSocialExplorer.comCostar.comColliers.comIrem.orgZillow.comGoogle Earth / Google Maps / Street View
Ty Ottaberry ( Spectrum REI ) HM funding SCAM🚩. *Warning to new investors*
8 February 2021 | 8 replies
I'll let you check that one out for yourself, it's pretty low level lolhttps://spectrumrei.com/Chromie 3rd grade website🚩 , a total of one friend and one like on Facebook🚩. they have the website connected to Better Business Bureau.
Bradley Johnson Tenant owes money at move out...
15 October 2019 | 11 replies
Make sure their fee includes reporting to credit bureau.  
Natalija V. Renting car on Turo..what car to buy
11 August 2020 | 2 replies
It is your decision to rent on Turo but just do some research on other blogs, the Better Business Bureau, etc. to find out horror stories of Turo renting.  
Bria Johnson Using direct mail to target lease option sellers
21 October 2019 | 23 replies
As for utilizing the lease option strategy on the tenant end, an option to buy for a certIn period of time will fall under Dodd Frank guidelines, and may be regulated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Sam Pant Best way to know the local real estate market.
16 October 2019 | 6 replies
Digging into a specific neighborhood, you can find some decent general info on sites like niche.com, the bureau of economic development for the area, and business journals (usually just at the city level), but as @Jim Pellerin mentioned, you need to get info from boots on the ground.  
Horacio Gutierrez Seller finance deals
23 October 2019 | 5 replies
Hello,If I do some seller finance deals if I want buy a house for myself in a year will the promisonary notes I have in seller finance affect my credit and debt to equity ratio when applying for a bank loan for my own house or banks and credit bureau wouldn't take to account and can't see those promisonary notes for seller finance?
Zach Lincoln Holding Entities Regarding my Own Situation
29 October 2019 | 4 replies
That's the difference.I have an s-corp for active income enterprises and LLCs for my commercial RE assets. 
Markus Jackson New to Syndication & Presented an Opporunity
2 November 2019 | 28 replies
See below.Howey Test: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/howey-test.aspThe Howey Test determines that a transaction represents an investment contract if "a person invests his money in a common enterprise and is led to expect profits solely from the efforts of the promoter or a third party," The link goes to a longer explanation.
Tim Porter Canada is trying to burst my bubble
3 November 2019 | 5 replies
But knowing what I know now, I regret it not being a multi unit rental property.So sell it and buy a triplex or quad (if your family is up to the enterprise).Anyone have some advice or encouragement laying around?