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2 June 2015 | 6 replies
Probate is good they usually will call you back but takes a lot of follow up because family has stuff going on.Really quick spread of what i do right now if you have any questions of me feel free to hit me up consistency is key try not to idle good luck.Mike
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9 April 2015 | 10 replies
I have personally purchased non-performing notes through both successfully- the key is to remember that you must do your own due diligence on any note you are considering before taking possession.
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19 April 2015 | 25 replies
The key is to treat her as a tenant.
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22 May 2015 | 8 replies
Strongbrook....MLM "turn key" disaster for investors, where Strongbrook, and their management/realty/contractor co.s make the majority of the money.
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7 April 2015 | 15 replies
A lot of real estate books don't go too heavy into calculations, but if you're like me you'll really appreciate Frank Gallinelli's book, What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow ...And 36 Other Key Financial Measures.
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6 April 2015 | 3 replies
The key is they have to be cash cows have to make them up.
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10 April 2015 | 5 replies
Also, you can setup a key word alert so u are notified about topics of interest.
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7 April 2015 | 7 replies
Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.
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13 April 2015 | 13 replies
Setting up key word alerts is a great way to get notified of topics and geographies that interest you.
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15 April 2015 | 3 replies
The key is to figure out if you still want to the play at the higher price and lower margins.