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Hello everybody! My name is Derek Meehan and I am finally getting serious about real estate investing. I suppose that's a little like a person in middle-school saying he's getting serious about being a doctor. I've be...
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Has anyone ever purchased a property then come to relize that there is alot more work that is involved? I just purchased a property that was trashed a complete rehab job. I guess it's the thought of all the work that...
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Team, Do you use a realtor when you buy an off MLS deal? Let's say I get a motivated seller via drive-for-dollars, do I use a realtor to actually arrange the purchase? Is there a name for that process I can use when s...
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We are all going to need to work with a Loan Officer during our RE investing. The experience can be smooth or challenging. What were the actions that made a loan officer stick out as great and what were the action tha...
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Hello All,I identified a motel that would make great apartments approx 14500 sq feet total. Calculating an average apartment size of 800 sq ft going for a median price of $750 a month conservatively. I calculate you ...
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I have read Rich Dad Poor Dad and The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner and I am now looking for my next book. Do you have any suggestions for good books to follow these?For some context, I am planni...
Just got off the phone with @Brian Gibbons because I want to make certain that I CLOSE my 3 LEASE OPTION ASSIGNMENT DEALS and also AVOID ANY ISSUES WITH DODD FRANK, SELLER FINANCING LAWS, etc.
This thread wi...
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Hello Hello. I would like to reintroduce myself to the Forum. Im Ronnie Wooldridge and I live in the Small west Texas town of Snyder near Lubbock and Abilene. I'm a Contractor/Investor and new to Bigger Pockets. Ive...
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Hi everyone!My name is Austin. I recently graduated from NC State and I want to become a local realtor in the area. Is there any advice on how to become a successful real estate agent? I’ve watched videos and have hea...
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I recently read Mike Butler's book Landlording on AutoPilot. One of the things that is in his book is setting up a "rent talk" with new tenants before they move in. In this talk you discuss your expectations and wor...