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16 April 2024 | 6 replies
I would recommend that before you start STR-ing your investment property, that you clean it a couple of times yourself so that you can get to know where the "dirty spots" reside.
18 April 2024 | 41 replies
Is there any specific areas that you recommend?
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16 April 2024 | 11 replies
I recommend attending your local investment meet-up to find the right wholesaler in your market.
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16 April 2024 | 5 replies
I recommend small rent increases every 6-12 months rather than large ones less frequently.
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16 April 2024 | 3 replies
If that is the case, i would not recommend trying to "add your wife's name to the account" if she's not on the bank account.
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16 April 2024 | 12 replies
Hi Danny,I recommend joining the NCREIA (North Carolina Real Estate Investors Association).
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17 April 2024 | 17 replies
I recommend watching Real Estate CPA recent 4 video series on this.
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15 April 2024 | 20 replies
I am an investor from CA and I bought my first investment property in Columbus OH and the realtor I used to get the property recommended me a GC who came with very high recommendation.
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16 April 2024 | 11 replies
We are trying to build a strong referral program where agents feel comfortable enough to recommend even other agents.