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Kendra Bailey Learning about real estate
28 September 2015 | 6 replies
In Hawaii, usually $1000 is the norm.Right now I'm mainly flipping on island in all areas, currently in Hawaii Kai, Ewa Beach and Royal Kunia.
Marwan Marzagao Raising rent and adding utilities back to the tenant
28 September 2015 | 2 replies
Typically this is when students (main main demographic),  are looking for apartments for Dec.  
Tina Verstrate Options available for VERY low appraisal?
28 September 2015 | 2 replies
One of the main comps used was 6-1/2 months old and over .75 miles away.  
John Dombrowski how to deal out of state
30 September 2015 | 3 replies
I live in southern cali and just now studying for my RE license mainly for the education and access to MLS and things like that.
Mark Jackowski Newbie in DFW
30 September 2015 | 3 replies
Eventually, I want to own several rental properties, but my main concern for the moment is just getting started.I look forward to jumping in and interacting with you all on the site!
Dan Fisher New Member in Illinois
29 September 2015 | 4 replies
I'm also seeking private money lenders to do REO and short sale deals for mainly flips and buy and holds in my general area. 
Michael S. How to compete with cash buyers?
30 September 2015 | 16 replies
The main advantage of a Fully Approved Loan is that your ability to get the loan has been addressed (which is usually the big thing).
Dave Mustaine Tenant Credit Check
17 November 2015 | 6 replies
The main thing I care about is my ability to rent apartments over the next several years and probably forever. 
Glenn P. New member from Gainesville Florida
3 October 2015 | 6 replies
Bought my first rental around 2007 (Quadplex) and have been mainly focusing on SFR's since then.I look forward to learning from everyone on this site!
Randall Hintz How to start out given not much money?
2 October 2015 | 1 reply
Hi, I'm a newbie to this forum so please be gentle.I've always had a fear about investments, mainly because you'd "lose" money now and won't see the profit until much later.