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16 October 2024 | 13 replies
I did have over 200 section 8 houses as I drank the cool aid way back when .. but geesh now we just stick to A class and live with the 4 to 6% returns and no drama and no destroyed houses.. its more than just the tenants its also the neighborhoods were crime is real etc..
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15 October 2024 | 10 replies
That said, expect to deal with a fair amount of fluff leads.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.
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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.
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14 October 2024 | 0 replies
We coordinated everything with her daughter in Las Vegas and made sure the logistics were seamless.Throughout this process, we used Google Translate to communicate with Anna, which slowed things down but allowed us to ensure we were on the same page every step of the way.
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14 October 2024 | 7 replies
Google Kumulori.com to see book.Is this a good type of local gift product for Airbnb and hotels?
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20 October 2024 | 147 replies
Everything documented all the time for clarity and transparency.Just to clarify, I would like to have this conversation over Google Meet rather than on a forum.
14 October 2024 | 1 reply
You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.
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15 October 2024 | 6 replies
Insurance is getting more and more expensive with renewals doubling or even tripling in some cases.Insurance companies will issue notices to quit if they see stains on your roof from google earth.
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14 October 2024 | 15 replies
I'm not sure how the Pittsburg market is, and what type of market trend it's currently on, but I know Columbus and it's in a massive growth trend that isn't going to stop anytime soon.There are multiple billion dollar companies dumping money into the city, such as Intel, Google, Honda, and Amazon.
12 October 2024 | 2 replies
It can also be used to track and pay mortgages, taxes, insurance, and other expenses.How to get it: The Empower app is available from the App Store for iOS devices or Google Play for Android devices.Cost: Free2.