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Peter Jetson Late to the party...☹
14 May 2018 | 8 replies
Most newbies that have herd mentality are buying those now.If you are trying to get safer investments you might want to buy brand new builds in a subdivision in a nice area stage 0 to 1 of development.Example you look at 2 options:Option 1 - Buy a house for 75k (Class C) that after mortgage payment is supposed to generate 150 a month income or 1,800 a year.Down payment 15,000    Result: In a few years rent growth in lower income areas is more limited due to income earnings.
Maugno M. PEX piping to increase appraisal. Does it matter ?
5 June 2018 | 15 replies
I ended up going to get ALL the material, hot and cold(Red/Blue) and we ran it ALL brand new PEX.
Daray Olaleye ​It started with a $6,000 mistake...
17 May 2018 | 5 replies
- It's only good for food haha).The quotes came back as such: $5500, $6400 and $7800 for a new 3 ton unit and installation..I was appalled as these prices didn't sit right with me so I decided to take matters into my own hands and do some on the ground research since I just so happened to be in Houston that weekend.They say your network is equal to your net-worth so I immediately reached out to my network of investors and got the contact of a formidable handy man in the area.We were able to cut out the multiple middlemen and go straight to the wholesale distributor (cutting off all middle men would mean going straight to the manufacturer but it's not possible to buy one off units from them).I paid $1000 for a brand new 3 ton unit and was charged $500 for the labor of the handyman...Needless to say, I'll be working with this handyman for future projects and repairs..Total cost - $1500 and 2 hours of my timeTotal savings - ~$6000Because of my spidey sense and network, I was able to save a ton of money, form a new relationship in the process, acquire a connect with the wholesale distributor and write this article..
Monica Breckenridge The importance of branding: Part 1
16 May 2018 | 1 reply
In this series we will talk about the Importance of branding yourself as a real estate agent, the steps needed to define and outline your brand, and the consistency needed in all aspects of your marketing plan to put your brand to work for you!
Austin Mize Starting frugality in need of some car advice
17 May 2018 | 1 reply
hellooooo BiggerPockets I hope everyone is have an amazzing day I just starting listening to the money podcast and have completely opened my eyes on frugality I’m kinda ticked off I didn’t think of or hear about this earlyer but I’m 23 so I’d figure I get everything straightened out while I’m younger..So my  dilemma is about 3 years ago I bought a “brand new” car 2013 Chrysler 300s.
Payman A. 2 claims and now I'm very worried!
19 May 2018 | 9 replies
They can sell only that company's products.An independent agent can sell any brand he contracts with.
Kelvin Hernandez Connecticut REI Market
23 May 2018 | 1 reply
hello i am a brand new investor​ from CT and im trying to get to know some market areas within the Hartford County.
Hillary Rodriguez An agent's experience and education matters
22 May 2018 | 5 replies
I know people brand new to the industry that are great and 30 year veterans who are awful.
Bryon Kane Newbie RE Investor from West Palm Beach, FL
31 May 2018 | 8 replies
I am Bryon Kane, I am brand new to real estate investing.
Maugno M. Tenants demand a professional plumber after DIY JOB
21 May 2018 | 6 replies
The water heater is brand new and electric.