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BiggerPockets colleagues,
Am I waisting a contractors time if I ask them to walk the property with me in order to get an estimate on the repairs? I'm new to REI, and I need to determine how to calculate the ARV wi...
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Hi - I am going in mid-april to buy my first property in Cleveland, and I am looking for a good property manager. I have found more success in other states working with single managers over large companies, but I am ...
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Hi BP Community!One of my SF in the Dayton, OH is reporting bed bugs. They moved in December 1, 2016 and just reported it to my PM this week. I know it wasn't infested 6 months ago, and I have always made repairs in...
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One of the best parts about this community is being able to learn from so many of you, avoid pitfalls, and celebrate successes together. It amazes me how many meaningful relationships my wife and I have built through...
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I"m on the fence. Bought a Guru course a few years back and was completely burned. I've been listening to Michael Blank's podcast and really like his style and knowledge but after listening to his webinar on Wednesday...
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I got an offer accepted and I am so high I cant even see straight.I do NOT want to mess this up. It took me 2 months of spending my fortune to get this one.Can you lovely people walk me through this?What is next?So I ...
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I love automating my rental business. Here is a short list of what I have automated so far:1) Showing pre-screening: After getting some ideas from other Bigger Pockets users, I automated gathering information from pot...
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Hi bp. Putting an offer in on a property that may be getting multiple offers. My agent wants to waive inspection contingency. This is my first time buying a property and going through these Steps. Is this common? Is t...
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Hey You Guys,I am seeking some guidance as I have recently established a Rental Arbitrage company. I have taken significant steps to ensure the credibility of my business, including crafting a comprehensive operatio...
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For those who self manage, I wanted to share a great bank I've been using called Baselane. Baselane is a bank that also has property management software and book keeping capabilities. As a manager of over 20 units, it...