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Hello,
I'm kind of new to real estate investing and first time posting on bigger pockets! I have been trying to self manage a couple of properties for the last 2 years. Haven't had many issues except I run into thing...
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I have a lease where my tenants should pay with a check or through a website. They paid me with cash once before, How do I deal with something like this when your tenant is trying to pay you with cash?
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I am buying a new property and plan to rent the first one. Wondering if I should utilize a property management company or rent myself. Pros and cons of each one. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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Always on a holiday weekend . I get a call from a tenant , they said their is toilet paper in the yard . I ask where and they say near the septic tank . I know this is not good , I head over this morning and sure eno...
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I'm a newbie and still learning how to analyze/compare different areas. I have local lists of Absentee Owned Homes, Paid Off Mortgages, Recently Flipped Homes, etc. for every neighborhood in a particular city (I'm us...
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Looking to buy a rental property in and around Phoenix area. Any suggestions or recommendations where to invest? Many companies are moving to Phoenix like TSM etc. I was talking to few of my friends and they suggested...
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I've got 6 guys moving in to a 2 bedroom house tomorrow. I'm in the process of cleaning and restocking it. There is no TP for sale in this town. So I bought a 4 pack of Kleenex and am leaving it in the bathroom. H...
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I am currently investing in short sales and trying to increase the numbers in my pipeline. I am considering signing up with either sales team live or yellow letters complete but I wanted to see if any of you had ever...
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New here. I was recommended to this site just today. It appears to be catered more towards investing in real estate. My situation may be a little different. It's this the place for me?Here's my situating. I have...
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I am preparing to do my first absentee owner direct mail campaign and this is the letter i have come up with.
(Subject’s name)
Street
City, state zip
Dear (subject),
I am writing you, because I am interested in pur...