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Hello everyone, my name is Eric and (SURPRISE!) I'm interested in learning more about real estate investing! I had the fortune or misfortune to get introduced to the Clayton Morris podcast while I waited over two hour...
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Should I only hire a handyman who is licensed and insured? What are the ramifications if the handyman is not licensed and insured?
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Hello BP,I am a newbie from Chatsworth, California. My name is Jolene Blazey and an unfortunate situation is what sparked my interest in real estate. Long story short, my mother’s home was going to auction because of ...
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Greetings readers and fellow BPsI live in a rental, great owner/tenant relationship. SFH 3/2/2 approx 1300sqft , taxes $2K market value $140k-$150kThere is a repair needed with the plumbing for the disposal in the kit...
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Howdy! Been lurking here for a while to pick up some data/observations on different markets. In the process of selling a commercial property here in Austin and looking for replacement property. (Austin has become a...
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I have lost 25k to them back in 2003. They make big promises but didn't deliver. I want to know if you have closed any loans with them and your experience.
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I must say that I find the idea of purchasing Non-Performing Notes to be somewhat fascinating. With a degree in economics and a stint in commercial finance, the complexities of the moving parts attract my mind's inter...
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We had a couple that booked our cabin for Apr 5-7 but never showed up. Just curious what others would do in this situation. Should be reach out? They booked and paid through VRBO so I do have a phone # for them. We ha...
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So I am definitely a newbie to investing and my plan is to do fix and flips, property development, and whole sale. I'm reaching out to distressed properties wherever they pop up in my area. My full time job is being...
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I am fairly new to land-lording and this is the first time this issue has come up. In June I had two rental properties that had water leaks causing a high bill at one property ($217.00) and an extremely high bill (ove...