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Hi folks,We have done direct marketing in the past to absentee owners. We got a 6% response rate.We are looking to market more and would like to know your thoughts and experiences.1. Letter or post card, which one do ...
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We have a farm in the NC mountains with 4 vacation rental cabins. Our local rental management company take 25% and we pay for all listings on VRBO/Homeaway/TripAdvisor/Flipkey, photos, videos, etc. They only take 10% ...
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Hi, ive been wanting to start out in the REI game through wholesaling properties, but have come across some information on BP that it is illegal unless your a licensed broker or have a mass amount of knowledge and ski...
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I'm interested in finding out who is inheriting estates in my area. I would like to contact them to see if they are interested in listing or selling... Any advice?
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I apologize for anyone who falls into this category but I need to discuss this because it's a pet peeve that bothers me so much!
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I'm tired of receiving e-mails f...
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I am currently drinking from a fire house on everything investment real estate. Closing on my first investment duplex this week and looking for my 2nd. I hear a lot about ways to 'off set' your W-2 income etc.. I...
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If I make a loan through my SDIRA to an LLC for a fix and flip, can I also make a loan to the same LLC using my private funds? Or is that not allowed? The LLC would manage the whole rehab. I would have no involvement ...
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Hello,
I have purchased a condo to use as a short-term rental. I would like to stay at the rental every once and a while. I have read many articles about personal use, residency, and taxes. But still have some ...
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I purchased a duplex Jan 2015 to live in and update. In October 2017 I sold the duplex. I ended up putting close to 40,000 in updates and repairs. I did not report the sale of the duplex on my taxes because I didn’t r...
Hi, I'm buying a rental property in GA with a partner 50/50. Both names on the title. My wife can qualify as a real estate professional. She will not be on the title but we file jointly. Is there any issue when using ...