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Buenos Dias! I will be a licensed real estate agent in Los Angeles in a couple of months (taking state board exam in February) and I'm at the point where I need to write my business plan. With so many paths to take in...
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Tenant informed me of a maintenance request 1 week and 1 day go and the issue still hasn't been resolved. It has been a challenge getting someone out to the property; hasn't been from a lack of trying. Now someone say...
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All,I hope you are doing great.I have an apartment 2bed/1 bath that I own and I am not sure if I should rent it out as a short-term rental/airbnb or long term. I heard the tax rates for short-term rentals are higher a...
Hello. First post. I've been listening to the podcast/videos. I've recently begun realizing that my 401k will very likely be insufficient for retirement (I'm 37), so I'm searching for alternative investments. Instead ...
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I really need advice, I've been in limbo for about 2 years.- I own 5 free & clear SFR rental houses and 1 nice duplex (personal residence with a 20% equity mortgage on it. All properties located in a stagnant subu...
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I’m struggling with time management right now. I’m trying to balance my W2 job, exercise, family, investing activities and education. It seems like I could use a 48hr day instead of 24. I’d love to hear what experienc...
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Hey BP, I’ve been doing research and keep hearing and reading “actually getting started”, as in buying a rental or BURRR or flip and hold, etc., is better than endlessly researching and analysis paralysis. I want to b...
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Hello everyone,I was just curious...I've been reading a few rehab descriptions lately and I see granite countertops mentioned quite a bit--so (currently having little knowledge of such things) I'm going to assume gran...
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Does anyone do any cold calling to spefic list to buy properties? If so, can you describe what you do? Do you have a script you use? How well does it work, etc. Thanks!
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Investing in lower income neighborhoods is my niche. I was born and raised in the hood so I'm comfortable with these areas. Yes, the crime rate is higher than other areas, the schools are not as funded, and there are ...