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15 October 2024 | 24 replies
Neighbors tree fell on the roof of my rental during the Hurricane (state Florida).I called the city and they gave me the address of the LLC that owns that lot (its an empty lot, probably a builder owns it).I probably could find the phone number as well.Do I call them if I find the phone number and ask them to fix my roof and remove the other trees from the empty lot that they own?
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15 October 2024 | 34 replies
I've learned very valuable information from the experienced investors on BP - some of whom I've talked to by phone or gotten on Zoom calls and they have saved me from making offers on anymore bad deals.
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14 October 2024 | 4 replies
It sounds like also I should subscribe to dealmachine and start driving for dollars, start a marketing list for direct mail, phone numbers, etc. of about 500 properties to market to at least 6 times.
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16 October 2024 | 14 replies
Even partnerships of the closest friends can fall apart, but putting that much trust in a stranger you've only met over the phone or maybe in person a couple times would not be a route I'd go.
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14 October 2024 | 8 replies
Would love to get you on the phone and talk about your situation and possible options.
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17 October 2024 | 14 replies
Also, get leads on the phone as a first method of contact if you can.
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17 October 2024 | 22 replies
In my opinion, this is much more effective than texting, which often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.
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17 October 2024 | 16 replies
Do they answer their phone when I give them scenarios?
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12 October 2024 | 9 replies
But I prefer texting over phone calls also because its a step back and you can always think about how you will respond before sending.My problem is that some tenants find this texting on their phone too easy, and like to have someone to gripe and complain to.
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15 October 2024 | 10 replies
In my opinion, this is much more effective than texting, which often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.