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16 February 2016 | 6 replies
For example, you set up key word alerts. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts
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4 February 2016 | 1 reply
The key to direct mail is to consistently mail to the same people over time.
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16 February 2016 | 8 replies
Add Milwaukee as one of your key-word alerts and you will quickly learn about the local market.
11 February 2016 | 14 replies
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14 February 2016 | 7 replies
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9 February 2016 | 4 replies
Set up your key word alerts and plug in "Houston" and you should get more than enough meetings.
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11 February 2016 | 6 replies
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11 February 2016 | 7 replies
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22 June 2019 | 9 replies
Then go thru second negotiation to get seller help towards repairs.I think one of the keys will be to be very transparent from the beginning that I'll be asking for seller help on repairs down the line.Has anybody else used this approach?
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11 February 2016 | 1 reply
Pay them down over the course of my life, and retire, and use the monthly income to pay my retirement, and sell when needed.I will seek out properties in key areas of the country that allow for families to rent, that are affordable (middle of the market), and can easily sell in 40 years time.