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4 August 2015 | 5 replies
You'll get a wealth of REI knowledge and learn how to take full advantage of Bigger Pockets.Listen to the podcasts , get active on the forums & set up key word alerts to be notified when people are discussing topics you're interested in.
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2 August 2015 | 0 replies
Learning is key.
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4 August 2015 | 5 replies
Good luck.David E Chokey- Key Management, LLC
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4 August 2015 | 6 replies
Consistency is key especially in the coming winter climates.
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3 August 2015 | 5 replies
I'll quote his listing here:This is a turn-key student rental investment.
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6 August 2015 | 9 replies
I have turn-key 8 CAP's available in great areas.
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19 August 2015 | 22 replies
@Lorraine Pennington In my experience the biggest key to dealing with people is managing/setting expectations.
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4 August 2015 | 5 replies
Depends on your situation.6) Education is key - Read and learn as much as you can.
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12 August 2015 | 15 replies
Also, let the tenant know that if the property manager contacts them, to tell them to contact you directly.You might consider changing the keys on the house; most property managers get a set.
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27 August 2015 | 11 replies
Once you get an idea you can start a spread sheet of portfolio lenders in the area and ask lenders at each one about the metrics.The key metrics they will be looking at most likely are DSCR (debt service coverage ratio, usually in the 1.2x range or better), LTV/LTC (loan to value or loan to cost, depending on the project), guarantor support, amortization in the 20 year range plus or minus, and maturities in the 5 year range plus or minus.