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9 October 2024 | 11 replies
A lot of forum members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold investing, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.If you haven’t been to it already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their fantastic podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.
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8 October 2024 | 15 replies
I have a smart thermostat, so I will reset the temp on the app after a guest leaves, and check my smart lock app to make sure the door is locked (I have found guests forgot to lock it a few times).
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7 October 2024 | 11 replies
I love that it has features to market the property, manage those leads, screen tenants... and also manage leases, collect rent, etc.
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12 October 2024 | 54 replies
I would say this was the least organized BPCon (no cevent App, poor email distribution, my workshop that was $300 had about 20% attendance rate) I have been to, with the worse room problems (both ac and hot water problems in my room), and the hurricane issue (they cancelled the meal but many of the restaurants required reservations that we did not make because we were expecting the meal), and in my opinion worse keynote speakers even when one was a repeat (I like David Greene keynotes, but …), I enjoyed this BPCon more than the others I attended.
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3 October 2024 | 6 replies
Hey everyone,I'm searching for the best app for tracking mileage on a business vehicle while using the same vehicle for personal use.
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8 October 2024 | 22 replies
Much easier app to navigate and use.
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7 October 2024 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $40,000 Cash invested: $120,000 Full of charm 2.5 Story Home Featuring: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Basement, Covered Porch.
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9 October 2024 | 9 replies
While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.
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4 October 2024 | 3 replies
It's super easy and runs via the app or keypad. https://simplisafe.com/From the website - "Without Wi-Fi, you can still change your system and sensors’ basic settings via the Keypad as well as take advantage of our Professional Monitoring service’s basic features.
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7 October 2024 | 3 replies
I know this type of housing was featured in the one show "Happy!"