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25 February 2021 | 20 replies
I would do your best to go to the property and try and start a dialogue with them.
11 October 2020 | 0 replies
Typically I ask them what their budget is and do an on-site estimate but I'd like to get the dialogue started before the initial meeting....
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20 November 2020 | 1 reply
In your case however, it seems they are not distressed homeowners but just absentee homeowners so the dialogue might be more inline with dealing with commercial landlords that really do not need to sell in a hurry and are not in a financial position where they might lose their home.
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19 May 2020 | 7 replies
The numbers are a bit askewed, but another idea is to reach out to the owner and start a dialogue to assess where the numbers are currently and what his/her motivation is to sell.
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22 March 2021 | 3 replies
Open the dialogue and don't talk about specifics.
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29 July 2021 | 42 replies
My husband remembers staying in one in the 70’s.Again I appreciate the dialogue thank you!
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3 April 2017 | 51 replies
It is important to have an open dialogue with your adjuster and your agent.
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5 December 2016 | 7 replies
He doesn't appear very active on BP but try FB and create a dialogue.
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22 December 2016 | 8 replies
Hi, @Kevin Scott.Here's a link to a BiggerPockets dialogue we had about 1 year ago regarding Frayser.
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18 October 2017 | 14 replies
Definitely aware of the situation, but want to start a dialogue with people that are currently flipping in the city.Thanks all!