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I am working on getting funding using a VA loan and was told that my business tax deductions will disqualify me. I knew this we a possibility because it happened with my last property. To get that property 7 years ago...
Is it better to mail out more cheap material, or to spend a little more and present a better mailer?Good afternoon everyone. I just completed my second order or mailers and was wondering what works and what doesn't. I...
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Hello, my question is how long will the average person rent an apartment for? I suppose a lot of that has to do with age, profession, and amount of tenants in one unit, and other factors? But generally speaking is the...
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I just want to introduce myself to everyone here on the forum. My name is Tyler. I am currently working as a full-time firefighter and living in Sparks, NV. It is a small town connected to Reno. My wife and I have...
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I have a question about sending letters out to these properties. Just want to know what's more effective as far as using direct mail, or handwritten letters.
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I heard of the MLS showing accurate Comparable House Sales and therefore ARV but what else does it show with 100% or Close Accuracy and is there anything beyond the MLS they have access to?
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Ive been reading up too much I think regarding whether or not I should use postcards or yellow letters for my Absentee Owners lists. I think I am just over thinking and overwhelmed at this point. Any suggestions/keywo...
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Happy Saturday afternoon,Take a look at this article, it outlines how much money the average person has left after living expenses in various cities. There are no cities on the west coast that an average worker would ...
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Hello BP! I have been reading a ton of real estate books and recently finished all of the podcast episodes on bigger pockets. I am looking to land my first investment property for a buy and hold and think the best way...
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Here is an interesting article on the Fed rate cut. It shows how it could hurt housing.
http://biz.yahoo.com/cnnm/080318/031408_ratecut_mortgages.html
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