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Stephen Marshall Owning Affordable Rentals (AKA C and D Level Properties) Isn't As Scary As You Think!
6 August 2015 | 7 replies
The most important step when renting a property in any asset class (especially C) is to make sure you have a manager that appropriately screens prospective tenants and has the resources to manage the day-to-day needs of your customers.  
Detric Moton Hate Cold Calling
25 February 2017 | 31 replies
I would call on a potential customer abut once a month. give them a year before I would move on. that is 12 calls, I would get a chance to know them. give them a chance to know me and  usually with my "Charm and Swagger"  LOL they would eventually melt. 
Meng W. Roaches from basement to first floor
4 August 2015 | 1 reply
First floor claims and believes that it is coming from the basement and after the renovation more roaches are coming to them.
Taylor Reichert 1st Serious Deal - Estate Sale
18 August 2015 | 9 replies
@Taylor Reichert When you have more experience you will learn that problems are opportunities.Your prospective seller(s) have a problem in that they are unable to pass marketable title.If it were me, I'd determine if it was due to a prior break in chain of title, a current secured creditor or a competing claim for control by another a heir or beneficiary. 
Paige Kelsey Do Good Reliable Contractors Exhist for Smaller Investors with Big Projects?
5 August 2015 | 8 replies
The higher the contractor charges, the more you get the job done quickly.On another note, I am also picky on my customers, just because someone has a $100k rehab project, it doesn't mean I want to take it because there is money to be made, we had to look for workability, standard, expected quality, contracting knowledge of a client, we are screening you as you are screening us. 
Matthew Olszak Renter's Insurance - Effect on Me
5 August 2015 | 3 replies
I read another thread stating that the landlord really can't be listed as additional insured on a renter's insurance policy for because they have no real loss to claim (in more insurance-esq terms).Do I then have any incentive to obligate my tenants to purchasing a renter's insurance policy?
Rachel Gill Redfin Agent?
6 August 2015 | 3 replies
However, they're sometimes weary of an investor just looking to hang their license for the discount and will ask upfront that you commit a certain amount of hours a week (that's up to your local hiring team).As an associate agent you wouldn't be taking the transactions across the finish line yourself, including your own, but you WOULD save more money as Redfin gives a big discount to their associate agents for their personal transactions above and beyond normal customers get, but there is a limit (~2 a year I believe).I LOVE LOVE LOVE Redfin, but from my experience it's not a place to just hang a license - they'll be wanting to hire and train someone who be at least part-time. 
Gerry Langelotti Easyrent.com
5 August 2015 | 13 replies
and security deposit withdrawals. very responsive customer support team too.
Sam Leon AC/Furnace Filter preferences
7 August 2015 | 6 replies
Do you:(A) Mail order dozens of custom size disposable filters?
Ryan Terwilliger Buying from an auction.
26 September 2015 | 11 replies
Since I'm not a big enough investor to buy 20-30 properties at a time, I've had to resort to this tactic when the deal is right.If you're wanting to do a prelim title search, your title person can do a quick search for very little time and money (maybe even no charge if you're a repeat customer).Since I'm not an attorney, here's what my interpretation is.