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Jared Vidales Who has become financially independent from Real Estate?
19 July 2012 | 109 replies
yes. but spend the money now (especially if you can do some of the work) and it will be cheaper in the long run (once they are in, i have to hire contractors to get it done faster)2. good tenants - easier said than done. the quality of your rental will dictate the type of tenants you get. give them unit with stains and you will receive a unit with 10 times more stains. do your homework, get references, learn how to interview the applicants. it's an art, you just have to watch their body language, their questions, their car (is it clean, but not always an indication)3. respond to calls, check up on your properties. change the filters regularly. do not charge for changing a light bulb. treat them with respect until they stop paying.that's it, really..
Brett Denner Having trouble finding tenants to complete my House Hack
21 January 2020 | 21 replies
I've written a number of storage rental listings and I've had the best success when I can clearly state my offer, my expectations, and a clear path to initiate for anyone that is interested.For example, in the title you state a private room, but in the body it sounds like I'm renting the whole space (it makes good copy for a VRBO). 
Carlos Velasquez Short sale or Subject to?
11 November 2015 | 13 replies
RESERVE PUBLIC AUCTION ...NO BODY BIDS = REO (REAL ESTATE OWNED BANK PROPERTIES)You could get a fee from her or the auction company for putting this deal together.
Corey Dutton How Will Bank Lending Be Affected By New Banking Standards?
25 January 2013 | 3 replies
Given its name from Basel, Switzerland, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, is the International oversight body for banks.
Joshua Gordon We are in the negotiation phase with the bank! I need to find a good Private or Hard Money lender!
14 October 2013 | 8 replies
It creates all kinds of regulatory issues they won't/can't comply with.
Sean Brennan Who uses standard mail for yellow letters?
2 May 2013 | 12 replies
They said standard mailings must be identical and since I change the property address in the body of the mailing it does not qualify.
Robert Burns Buyers Direct Mail Technique
6 August 2013 | 7 replies
I was able to print the letters out with a self populating name and address in the body of the letter.I hand wrote the address on the envelopes.
John Knappmann An Observation Mid-way Through Refinishing Hardwood Floors
24 July 2013 | 24 replies
I seem to have a short memory on the labor intensive projects once my body recovers.
Brian Feltz What Motivational Quote(s) keep you going?
13 June 2013 | 60 replies
Allow the fear and emotions to run through your entire body, even if it feels paralyzing.
Casey S. Cutting A/C to sweat out a squatter?
12 October 2012 | 25 replies
Squatter #1's possessions and body parts are fair game.