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25 May 2009 | 8 replies
I'm curious if anyone has opinions on whether it's better to use local people, like maybe a private investigator for tenant screening??
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1 September 2010 | 11 replies
I would suggest spending some time getting to know the site, clicking on popular tags, reading the blogs or typing keyword searches.
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8 October 2013 | 5 replies
Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Oh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."
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21 January 2015 | 11 replies
This will only matter if you are trying to rank high on the search engines for keywords.
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5 May 2013 | 42 replies
From my own personal approach, when the paperwork pre-auction is odd in some way, I will investigate why, and I usually just pass on those - too "iffy".I wish I had something new I thought would be beneficial to add - the judicial process does allow for a challenge, and that is already happening here, so I think that's your best hope for now.
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7 February 2013 | 15 replies
I put some keywords in the search bar, but didn't come up with these.
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22 February 2013 | 11 replies
That doesn't mean that the IRS dictates lending but rather can identify it and if they can identify it they can report it if another agency requests information, if there is an investigation and one agency has an order, the IRS can comply and thereby confirm what went on.
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20 February 2013 | 2 replies
Also, fill out a keyword alert, top right...under the blue banner, maybe by your area, new investor, newbie, or ?
30 April 2013 | 6 replies
Also, be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts for some of the topics you are knowledgeable about, or other topics that interest you (like wholesale, Oklahoma, Rehab, etc ) so you'll be notified that those words were mentioned in the forums and can jump into those conversations!