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9 October 2024 | 2 replies
Credit cards - store specific, general business expenses, etc.Any POV you have on what has worked for you would be great!
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11 October 2024 | 15 replies
I could probably continue to source leads by increasing my web presence and some local advertising, someone more local to the area would have a clear advantage, I believe.
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8 October 2024 | 3 replies
Seems like Google doesn't partner with AirBnB like they do VRBO, booking.com, and others so that means my property won't show up as a vacation rental with the "check availability" booking link on google maps or google web search.
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9 October 2024 | 21 replies
If the locations turned negative, Dollar General never exercised the option to extend, and if the location remained good, they built a larger store across the street.
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7 October 2024 | 4 replies
I was hesitant about joining the group because I've never had good luck with forums and web groups.
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Watch the local newspaper, browse local and state government websites, and keep websites like the HUD Home Store bookmarked, which will alert you to up-and-coming properties.Attend local eventsLocal events such as community gatherings, property auctions, or real estate investment meetups are excellent places to discover off-market deals.
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Pick up a receptacle tester—available from most retail stores for less than $10.
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11 October 2024 | 26 replies
Big box stores also typically have contractors they refer out or a list somewhere.
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7 October 2024 | 190 replies
Security is up to the user, not unlike how someone can store cash.
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7 October 2024 | 6 replies
Talk to a local nursery (not big box store) to get ideas for good trees to plant.