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9 October 2016 | 7 replies
If not you could possibly offer to be a sponsor for it and have your contact info there etc.Check the tax record for each property and cross check that name with the state real estate commission to see if they are licensed.Some subdivisions do not turn over much so you have to watch for that as people want to stay a long time.
5 October 2016 | 0 replies
I have an old home and no one is staying there.
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6 October 2016 | 3 replies
@Thomas ManningAdding to what Bram suggested above, you may want to go through the Ultimate Beginner's Guide here on BP (link).
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14 October 2016 | 10 replies
Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.
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6 February 2017 | 7 replies
Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing
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6 October 2016 | 2 replies
Again, check your laws in your state.If you are wanting this tenant to stay, then I would get a lease together stating your terms and also the new monthly rent.
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6 October 2016 | 3 replies
I am excited to be apart of such a great community and hope to continually learn from all of the BP industry professionals.As of now, I am in the learning/networking stage of all things real estate and hope to meet a few mentors who can guide me with real world experiences.
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6 October 2016 | 3 replies
I was with a big brokerage, and I knew that if I stayed, all my referral fees were going to get eaten up by the brokerage.
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25 August 2017 | 4 replies
Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.
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10 October 2016 | 6 replies
Please stay safe and protect yourselves during the upcoming Hurricane.