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I noticed prior to the latest BP update you could @message anyone on the website. This allowed you to call forth people of expertise into a thread for their input. For example if it was a probate thread I could do ...
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Virgin post. Hi to all Winstrol here, a newbie :D
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Alright I'm fairly new to this site my question is...
When some one sends you a PM note, how do I respond to this with another PM note? I see the Post Reply button, but if I respond this way will that make it public...
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How do i send messages to other investors through this site? What do these mean and how do they work: colleagues, following, followers???
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Everytime I try to reply to a message I keep getting this error message no matter how long the message body is:•Body is too short (minimum is 13 characters). Anyone knows what this means?
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I read 2 ideas here: First, buy in your backyard so you know the area well,which makes sence. Second, i read some of you are out of state investors if that's where the deals are, which also makes sence. Being a NY'er...
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Wanted to know a little about how each investor that posts on the marketplace structures their messages so that it looks appealing to a potential buyer. Do you include all info on first post or have the person PM them...
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@Karen Margrave I'd love to talk to you about financing these. I tried messaging you but for some reason couldn't get through. If interested, please contact me. thanks.
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I sent out too many messages and can no longer receive inbox messages. Sorry for anyone that hasn't seen a response from me but it's because I can't view your messages. Went to hardcore trying to make connections an...
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Do you guys think Homevestors' ads (http://www.homevestors.com/commercials.php) pull the actual ugly houses leads?
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