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16 October 2024 | 2 replies
I know there are some really clever people out there who have cracked the code on converting equity into cashflow without just selling properties.
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16 October 2024 | 13 replies
(I have no interest in owner financing)-Got contractors who know how to get a home to Section 8 code?
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17 October 2024 | 6 replies
Hi @Brandon HansenHere is a simple tip for youThis website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like. https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code.
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17 October 2024 | 3 replies
**Inspections and Compliance:**You may need to conduct inspections to ensure the property meets current building codes.
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16 October 2024 | 3 replies
@Johnny Jay - you can also add city code violations to your list.
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17 October 2024 | 8 replies
Hi @Joseph BaenaHere is a tip for you as you get into RE investingThis website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like. https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code.
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18 October 2024 | 29 replies
I'm Italian, and originally from North Jersey/NYC area so we just send out some guys that specialize in knee cap alterations 🤣.Ok, more seriously, I personally believe in responding to reviews both positive and negative because it builds a critical body of work such that when you do respond to negative reviews it doesn't look out of place.
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13 October 2024 | 11 replies
Depending on if this is your primary residence or not can alter the strategy but that's the gist.
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16 October 2024 | 11 replies
CPA are looking for something specific on what codes/categories to be used.
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18 October 2024 | 37 replies
That 40k class would not teach you to put nail to the drywall.In my actual job i am so very busy writing code for DATA CENTER like Amazon or Google data center, so I do NOT have time nor knowledge to put a nail in the drywall, but i have TRUSTED friend that can put the nail in the drywall.There are just so many RESOURCES here in BIGGERPOCKETS where one do not need to go to any school but can learn from them or they can redirect to the right people.As for me , my life in real estate context has DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED when I CONVERTED my business relationship into much PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP to the contractor.In flipping business, the contractor, the subcon , is like the Prophet, okay, they have to be listened and being served.