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Hey guys & gals
I know many of you guys have LOTS and LOTS of experience when it comes to this business of RE investing.
What would you guys have done differently now that you guys have gone through the ropes a...
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Has anyone tried those finger print scan locks? It seems there are a few pluses: 1. Im not spending money to replace locks when they move. 2. No lost keys. 3. No copying keys to tenants not on the lease. 4. Would crea...
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So after hefting my tired old carcass in through a high kitchen window after my last RE purchase on the courthouse steps (keys were not included with the deed), I researched so-called Bump Keys.
After viewing a helpf...
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Hey all,
I have a chance to purchase a car wash for about $.30 on the dollar. It’s in a bad area. The McDonald’s next door has closed because it was robbed several times in the past year. Cash flow according to the p...
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Just wrote an article on my website on how to reduce the number of keys we keep as landlords and how to get them organized. Some of the key chains I see landlords with are absurd!
Check out the article
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Hello BP! 1 of my contractor just his tools stolen at a job site. Looking for options besides ADT. Looks like simplisafe is a good option. Anyone used it and any feedback? If not, what kind of security system do you u...
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Making my STRs unique is something I enjoy doing. All my renters are contractors working in a refinery, and they have to take a drug screen before they can get a badge to get in the gates of the refinery. Most of my...
Generally, when I visit properties I like to request the tenant to be there while I'm there so that my activities are "monitored". I have a rental that the tenant has stated he has no problem with me entering without...
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Well, last night I lightened up my keychain (felt really weird to not have that weight in my pocket). Packaged up all the keys to my single family houses in preparation for tomorrow's closing. As some of you know, I...