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14 October 2020 | 10 replies
I am needing to find out occupancy rates for certain areas and would love general tips/advice to get started.
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15 October 2020 | 8 replies
Any tips on which app to use to collect rent ?
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13 October 2020 | 7 replies
This blog post has lots of good specific tips on doing it successfully: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...
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14 October 2020 | 2 replies
I don't know how this translates to a VRBO, and also if it does not have ac, it should be a lot less in electricity.
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11 October 2020 | 1 reply
There is also likely 10 horror stories that is not shared for every 1 that is shared.I live in New York City and I invested in two long-distance cities successfully - Allentown, PA and Jacksonville, FL.I would like to share the tips that I took to become successful while avoiding getting scammed or taken advantage of.
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15 October 2020 | 21 replies
Thank you so much for that tip, that was super helpful as a solid piece of Info rather than my own personal assumption.
5 October 2021 | 3 replies
Anyone have any advice or tips on doing so.
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19 October 2020 | 4 replies
Property management charged me about 10k for no value added repairs and other mismanagement items.Please provide me tips what I can do if tenant continues to not pay.
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21 October 2020 | 11 replies
Lastly, you might benefit from reading this: Tips for Avoiding a Scam on BiggerPockets.
20 October 2020 | 6 replies
Any tips/pointers are welcome.