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13 September 2024 | 1 reply
How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
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13 September 2024 | 4 replies
Before, I lived in my ADU and had to wait to refinance before seeing real savings.
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13 September 2024 | 6 replies
As I prepare to welcome visitors to experience the beauty of Blue Ridge, I find myself in need of some valuable recommendations.Firstly, I am currently in search of reliable and comprehensive insurance coverage for my cabin.
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13 September 2024 | 0 replies
How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
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9 September 2024 | 0 replies
Lack of experience and availability with finding deals on older homes to be able to buy below retail price and obtain positive cash flow.
12 September 2024 | 12 replies
If you are in a trade or business, you may potentially be able to write off costs to attend a meetup, and meals while you attend.The purpose is justified as you are trying to build connections which is required within the real estate space.The costs of the meals have to be reasonable.
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9 September 2024 | 11 replies
All of them who have gone on to do more and bigger deals have started our with a real estate trainer/coach.
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10 September 2024 | 18 replies
That means you have to purchase 4166 records to use your $125, but Datazapp is even better than every other company because of you pay them $250 in advance they will let you make as many small purchases as you want during a 30-day period until you reach 6,000 records.The cost to purchases emails and phone numbers is much more expensive when you are using a customer list you own because of what I already explained, but if you don't have a list and you want information for property owners then you can limit your lists to only those that contain both email addresses and phone numbers.I think the reason most real estate investors don't do a lot of direct mail or bulk email is because it requires a lot of software and technical knowledge.
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13 September 2024 | 16 replies
Here's some guidance on buying your first investment property in Southern California or Columbus, Ohio:Down payment:For investment properties, lenders typically require 15-30% down payment on your first investment15% down is possible with excellent credit (700+ score)20-25% down is more common, especially for multi-unit propertiesSection 8 considerations:Pros:Guaranteed portion of rent from governmentPotential for longer-term tenantsMay be easier to fill vacancies in some areasCons:More paperwork and inspections requiredRent amounts set by local housing authorityPotential property damage concernsOther tips:Research local markets carefully - price trends, rental rates, etc.Factor in all costs - taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacanciesConsider starting with a single-family home or small multi-unitBuild a team - real estate agent, property manager, contractorsHave cash reserves beyond just the down paymentUnderstand landlord-tenant laws in your chosen locationI'd recommend talking to local real estate agents in both areas to get more specific market insights.