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21 January 2017 | 11 replies
For example, you set up key word alerts. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts
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3 December 2015 | 5 replies
The key to us has been the numbers and tenant base less than the climate.
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13 December 2015 | 10 replies
Pay non-paying tenants cash for keys or whatever you can do to get them out, make sure it is priced right, and get any repairs done as quickly as possible.
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5 December 2015 | 1 reply
Key business principle I live by: Everybody Has To Win.
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7 December 2015 | 14 replies
The podcasts keep me in the mindset even while still working a separate full time job and the meet ups are key to building some good relationships.
8 December 2015 | 16 replies
For example, you set up key word alerts. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts
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9 December 2015 | 7 replies
Networking is key to success.As others have mentioned, try to get a job in something related to Real Estate, property management, real estate sales office, mortgage broker, etc etc.
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7 December 2015 | 7 replies
Hi @Gary Kuang I used Key Bank to purchase a SFR in Buffalo under $50K.
7 December 2015 | 11 replies
The real key is how much is your debt to income ratio and how uch can you leverage on your salaries.
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6 December 2015 | 0 replies
Our main drivers were: Son being in almost college age by then and us being close to retirement, so having a paid off house, is a nice thing.Now, we have family coming to live with us temporarily(not sure how long though) so we are considering buying a bigger house as one option.