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11 June 2019 | 3 replies
@Rafael FernandezIt probably is different for different areas, different rental price points, different for the amount of homes you have, and most important all depends on the company you talk toTry looking up NARPM to find reputable companies
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12 June 2019 | 13 replies
Worth the money.I wouldn’t pay a showing fee personally, but I also let my reputation speak for itself.
11 June 2019 | 6 replies
Also, if the asset has a bad or less than desirable reputation around town, consider rebranding; new name, new signage, new website, etc.
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1 August 2019 | 27 replies
- Find the most useful accounting software (Freshbooks seems good so far)- Begin learning the PlanSwift estimating software- Research local real estate sales and land availability- Meet up with the accountant and get the business structure in place- Meet up with a family member who just graduated interior and structural design school and hash out a great floor plan- Get a few polos and t-shirts printed with the company logo and pass out to friends and family who have been supporting this endeavor3-6 Months- Meet with mentor and begin shadowing and learning the ins-and-outs of general contracting- Meet with plumber about partnering up for a spec build- Meet with realtor and begin searching for a great piece of land- Meet with lawyer and setup some of the more mundane boiler-plate contracts- Research local material companies, lumberyards, etc and begin setting up relationships for purchasing materials- Go to the county permit office and learn the processes and costs for applying for permits6-12 Months- Acquire a piece of land to build upon that has been soil bearing and perk tested, in a good location, and minimal tree/brush clearing if possible- Provide the architect with the floor plan and house design so they can stamp and complete the plans package (foundation, joist, floor, electrical, mechanical, side, site, roof, and detail views)- Finalize partnership with plumber and get contracts in place for how funds will be managed- Finalize partnership with mentor for sub-contractors and get contracts in place- Get a building permit!
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16 June 2019 | 26 replies
Or hire a PM, get over-charged by an emergency plumber call for no freaking reason and have payments the rest of your life.
17 June 2019 | 9 replies
Good luck finding a reputable lender that will loan to a brand new llc without a personal guarantee from someone with assets and experience.
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20 June 2019 | 18 replies
A friend of mine had his "trusted" plumbers son steal a bottle of liqueur from his business, caught on camera and prosecuted.
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4 July 2019 | 35 replies
MOST IMPORTANT ( A GOOD PROPERTY MANAGER) This is KEY, you want to work with a property manager that has a good reputation and also is able to educate you about the market.
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22 June 2019 | 8 replies
A lot of reputation is built from your existing network in the RE sales market.I really like the idea of flipping another house.
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18 June 2019 | 5 replies
I am a general contractor with plumbers in my employment and we still almost NEVER move plumbing drains if we have to or replace them.