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30 October 2024 | 16 replies
Quote from @Kerron Hendrickson: Hello everyone, I am blessed and honored to be a part of this network, I am new to the investment world and would love any helpful tips or pointers so I could be the best me I could be Welcome aboard playa.
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31 October 2024 | 17 replies
Im so glad I got helpful tips on here.
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31 October 2024 | 5 replies
Any advice on entry-level investments, navigating market research, or tips on property management would be greatly appreciated!
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30 October 2024 | 8 replies
Another tip: use Rentometer and RentCast to double-check your rental rates; they’re great for comparing rents in your area and making sure you're priced right.
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28 October 2024 | 7 replies
Also, any tips y'all would give to people who are just starting out, also I am open to other nearby areas where barrier to entry is still relatively low.
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1 November 2024 | 18 replies
Unfortunately, to my knowledge, I don't believe there's any documentation that a future landlord might find to tip them off to the poor character of these tenants.Moving forward, I'm less dismissive of warning signs in the tenant screening process.
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28 October 2024 | 7 replies
Would love to hear from the community on tips to get started and best locations to find my first property.
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1 November 2024 | 34 replies
@Rakumarudu Nijam Section 8 tenants take more time to manage as they are Class C or D and many don'[t want to lift a finger to do anything themselves - this includes filling out their own S8 paperwork!
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23 October 2024 | 4 replies
It’s great that you’re committed to putting in the work, and you’re already ahead with tools like PropStream.Here are a few tips to maximize efficiency:Targeted Lists: Try using PropStream to create highly targeted lists of motivated sellers (e.g., pre-foreclosures, vacant properties, or owners with high equity).
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30 October 2024 | 13 replies
Here are a few tips to help you out as you start your journey:1.