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Hi,I'm a newbie here, but have been wrestling with this decision and studying up and would like feedback.We have a house in Austin we bought in a very good neighborhood/school zone in 1995 for 110k. In 2002 we moved o...
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I was going to add to a previous, earlier post, but decided to just post new. Story-
A few years ago, one of my 6 kids called and said her car was dying and she needed a new car but couldn't afford payment. I asked...
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A seller who is looking to move past his MF property currently does not have insurance on it (How? I have no idea). Was curious if anyone had experienced this, and if any additional processes need to be considered if ...
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Are you using low barrier screening criteria some recommend? Self managers and property managers? Attorney's suggest safest as far as lawsuit goes but can end up with some sketchy people IMO. Having trouble trading ou...
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I am about to have my first rental property. What are some of the tools/tips to screen for quality new tenants? Also on one of the bigger pocket episode, I heard a discussion regarding an app that allows for marketing...
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If an investor is looking for a live in flip, how do you finance your deal? I am assuming hard money lending would not be a good idea because of the high interest rates? Do you do a conventional loan? If so, do banks ...
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Hey BP,It's been a year since I joined and made my first post, and I feel like I've made substantial gain in my knowledge and preparation for this journey of real estate investing. I've completed The Book on Rental Pr...
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Should drive around looking for properties and or purchase absentee leads? If so what’s a good site that you would recommend.
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I am looking to get advice from any one that started in the rental business debt free. I am saving up to buy property with cash and no partners or investors. My questions are: Was there a benefit to going debt free?Ho...
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone could look over my screening questions to see if #1 they are all legal, #2 am I missing anything. This is done before I do a showing or give them an application. Here is my "plan of ...