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9 January 2025 | 59 replies
Then you add the compounding effect of hurricane Dorian and it was crickets.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
I'm assuming I should be somewhat prepared before doing this, as I don't want to come across as a "not serious" waste of time to any agents or borrowers.Since I only want to lend locally, how do I get my name out there to start my search for borrowers?
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6 January 2025 | 77 replies
But, I bet-ya it's also effective.
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7 February 2025 | 12 replies
> 5+ SFHI meant more like buying multiple houses to mimic the benefits of multi-family when it comes to vacancy risk + PM cost effectiveness.
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10 January 2025 | 3 replies
Click-through rate (CTR) helps measure how effective your ad is at grabbing attention, and if it’s low, you might need to adjust your targeting or creative.
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14 January 2025 | 28 replies
My current solution of using Baselane is by far the most cost effective and easiest, but it still requires that I spend time bookkeeping.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
Does anyone have any advice on effectively setting up temporary battery-operated cameras on a long-term rental property to deter break-ins and squatters while rent-ready repairs are being made before a tenant moves in?
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28 January 2025 | 7 replies
However, in order to do this effectively, you have to have knowledge, experience, resources, and cash reserves in case things don't go exactly as planned.Hopefully this post was helpful to you in seeing a realistic example of how to purchase real estate without using your own money.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Let us know how it goes.I provide my screening criteria on my website, and I encourage applicants to screen themselves before applying so they don't waste my time, their time, or their money.
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8 January 2025 | 5 replies
We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.