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19 September 2024 | 8 replies
They often know about listings before they hit the market and can guide you to good neighborhoods for flipping.Use Your Contracting Skills: Your experience in contracting is a huge asset!
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19 September 2024 | 8 replies
I use competitor pricing as guide posts but since I've been operating for several years, I look at historical, year over year data for my own place and raise it a bit.
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19 September 2024 | 14 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
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24 September 2024 | 15 replies
Since your goal is passive income, breaking even, and long-term wealth, here are some general steps to guide you:Location Research: Focus on areas with landlord-friendly laws, especially since you want to avoid tenant-landlord issues like those in New York.
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20 September 2024 | 3 replies
We handpick properties, and guide them through the purchase, rehab, and management of the properties.
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19 September 2024 | 1 reply
Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide
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20 September 2024 | 22 replies
Map out your goals and rewrite them often to help guide your decisions.
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19 September 2024 | 10 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
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20 September 2024 | 7 replies
Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).
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20 September 2024 | 9 replies
Let a current Realtor give you their input.Here is a good read: https://www.redfin.com/guides/agent-resources/how-much-does-...