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Hello BP!My name is Derek Parsons, I am a soldier with the North Carolina National Guard currently serving in a deployment overseas. I am completely new to real estate investing and have no idea where to begin, so my ...
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I’ve seen in posts and in books advice to newbie investors to find cheap properties in low income areas, but to stay away from properties “in a war zoneâ€. But these posts and books never quantify what the diffe...
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Hello, everyone I am a new landlord and encountering my first issue. Soon I'll be moving out of the first house I purchased and I'm converting it to a rental property. I signed a lease with a tenant and they will mo...
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Hi,
I just completed a deal (duplex) and I inherited a tenant who does not have a bank account. He pays cash to the previous landlord.
I am new to real estate investing and would like to hear recommendations on wh...
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Hey all,
A few questions re: note brokering in multiple states...
1. My ideal situation would be to build a long term note business (buying, selling & brokering) based in my home state of Ohio...how...
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Well I'm finally going to do it. Just typed out my letter of resignation and handing it in Fri. 4-24-15I'm going to manage my real estate and help out my manager some but mostly look for new deals. It is not a easy...
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I’m here to give you the sobering truth: Bandit signs DO NOT WORKAs you probably know by now I am a real estate guru junkie. I’ve taken every course, ready every book and watched every webinar known to mankind. The...
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Does anyone have any experience investing in Costa Rica? I would like to buy a future retirement home to get away from the cold winters but in the meantime would love to rent it out as a vacation rental.
What are the...
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In the latest podcast @j Scott mentioned he had lunch with another investor who uses virtual assistance extensively. I'm curious if anyone else uses virtual assistance and if so how?
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Attention real estate investors: I'm curious -- what's a snapshot of your typical daily schedule (or are there no 'typical days')? Do you wake up at 5:00 a.m., run 5 miles with your dog, make waffles from scratch and ...