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27 November 2024 | 16 replies
Pulling the wool over someone's eyes can happen in any relationship, is not conducive to long-term success, and should be condemned.Your original reply asked for "someone to explain to me how this model truly benefits the property owner".
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27 November 2024 | 16 replies
Just keep an eye on interest rates and your ability to cover any cash flow gaps.Consider properties that need a bit of work or up-and-coming neighborhoods for better deals.
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28 November 2024 | 14 replies
Meanwhile, their mom wants to list a house and their friend wants to buy a house at the same time (taking their eye of the ball).
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25 November 2024 | 4 replies
Their prerogative of course, and I understand why a seller would be apprehensive of a buyer that hasn't set their own eyes on a property, but does anyone have any suggestions or advice on how to get them back talking with me?
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23 November 2024 | 2 replies
I have seen costs vary widely from contractor to contractor and you want to go in with all eyes wide open.
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10 December 2024 | 104 replies
Remodeling is not a casual part time hobby.Wishing everyone good luck, keep your eyes and ears open for the scams.PS: I heard this aphorism once: If your in a sales presentation or sales meeting and you cant identify or see who the suckers are...Guess what, there sitting in your chair.
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23 November 2024 | 4 replies
I've been keeping my eye on San Antonio a bit as it seems it's going through a correction and potential for cash flow may be increasing.
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23 November 2024 | 1 reply
My hope is to share what I’ve learned, continue growing, and connect with others on similar paths.This journey has been nothing short of eye-opening.
25 November 2024 | 11 replies
i am confident i can manage the relatively small amount of requests, and have heard some good things about apps and software that are a "one stop shop" for landlords that allow payment, leases, and repair requests. i have one out of state rental property with a plethora of options for handymen and contractors around. i have been paying a property management company 8% plus all of their inflated costs of repairs and fees and with insurance going up it has really opened my eyes to my margins not as healthy as i would like.do you have a certain product you have used or use or would recommend?
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23 November 2024 | 4 replies
It can get what I call wear stains where people sit or lay their heads so that coating will keep that at bay.Start keeping an eye on Craigslist, FB marketplace and OfferUP for good used furniture.