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David Lunsford Direct mail response rate
2 October 2011 | 9 replies

Mailed 10.000 postcards over the last two months to absentee owners who have been in title for at least 15 years. My response rate was .25 of 1%. Pretty lousy if you ask me. Any suggestions as to how to improve on this.

Account Closed Legally 'Kosher' Tenant Screening Questions (California)
17 May 2015 | 8 replies

what can i ask, and what can't i ask?most everyone that calls just RUSHES right into 'what's the address' and 'when can i see it'.nowadays, most dont even introduce themself over the phone nor seem to want to divulge ...

Alyssa Lake What kind of terms would you expect for this kind of deal?
1 November 2024 | 7 replies

5.25mil-ish48 units83% occupancy for 2024. Rents are well below market value currently. I am new to this multifamily/commercial side of things. I was offered LTV of 54%, 6% rate from a commercial lending institution b...

Richard Kelly Solar panels or Nah?
17 September 2020 | 35 replies

Hello Bigger Pockets Family!
I have a property I am flipping and the home has solar panels on the front part of the roof. It’s not the best for curb appeal but it will help lower energy cost. I wanted to get feedback...

Melody R. Thoughts about the virtual CPA firm The Real Estate CPA?
16 January 2025 | 18 replies

What are your thoughts about using a virtual CPA? The virtual agency, The Real Estate CPA, was featured on Bigger Pockets and has their own podcast but I have not found any reviews for them. I'm curious about...Have y...

Jessica Heller Traditional Bank vs Mortgage Broker vs Credit Union for a 2 Unit Investment property
14 November 2024 | 13 replies

Hi everyone - quick question for you. I'm going to purchase my first multi family investment property in Florida. I am trying to decide whether or not I should go through a traditional bank (JPM), a morgage broker, or...

Heath Watson 7.62 Interest rate and SO MANY POINTS
12 October 2022 | 56 replies

I recently had a real estate agent bring me a deal on a duplex that is
off market. 2 bed 2 bath brand new hvac, blown in insulation, new
windows, new siding. One side interior not completed other is ready to
go....

Mack Marchand Investor and Newly Licensed Agent - Side Hustle??
6 November 2022 | 7 replies

Hi All, I will make this quick. I am an investor but recently attained my Alabama agent license. The initial thought behind this was that 1.) I can save money on my deals by getting the commission and 2.) can view mo...

Alan Bosca Charge prior tenant's security deposit for carpet issues?
2 February 2020 | 8 replies

Hi -
I have a 1 3/4 year old carpet with some stains - my new tenant is requesting a replacement carpet. I think the new tenant is being a tad picky, but my question is if it is fair to charge the prior tenant for re...

Angeline Mentor Website Creation - HELP
23 March 2019 | 14 replies

Hi All, I am in desperate need of a website. I had started to take a look at Carrot. However, I was disappointed when they did not even call me after I had set up some time with their sales team.  Not sure what happen...