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17 March 2014 | 8 replies
Jump in, stay active, and use all the info and tools here to help you take your game to the next level!
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1 April 2013 | 5 replies
Also some jurisdictions have good GIS (Geographic Information Systems) which may have varying amounts of data, from none to tons; that said, the GIS is a good verification tool, often to include owner info, as do the tax sites.
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3 September 2015 | 2 replies
I would use the network tool to find local flip guys in your area and ask them who they use.
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16 August 2015 | 9 replies
I've been listening to the podcasts (which I highly recommend) for a long time, and finally figured out what a great learning/networking tool BP is.
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10 August 2015 | 1 reply
In addition, BIG meetings are an essential tool to assist with building a comprehensive team for individual investors.
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2 February 2017 | 20 replies
The tech side of what you are working on interests me, which I have a few questions on.Do you plan on using a project management tool with a ticket system (Asana, Trello, Basecamp, etc)?
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8 January 2016 | 2 replies
I love hearing about the unlimited puzzle pieces of strategies, tools, and challenges that make up each individual investor's path.
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19 February 2016 | 38 replies
The board and bond company will need for you to use all your efforts to the "full extent", if still unresolved, it is time for you to hire one, then the bond company will cover the cost of the next contract, up to a maximum of whatever they bonded the contractor.I would disagree with @Darnell Kramer on red flagging a contractor who needs to pay their crew, a common generalization among investors is they are looking for the biggest bang for their buck, so their typical hires are three guys with truck and tools, hopefully licensed, and mostly don't pay real worker's comp.
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19 January 2016 | 5 replies
Veitenheimer, if you put this deal into the BP analyzer tool or a spreadsheet that factors in all of the expenses, and specify where you are with cash for the down payment, perhaps you can find people such as myself who may be interested in partnering with you.
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29 February 2016 | 11 replies
The last few years have involved a LOT of reading and conversations around REI.Do you use any special tools to keep track of everything or just simple note books or office programs?