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Hey everyone. My name is Derek Elliott. I'm a screenwriter living in Los Angeles. Brand new to REI. My journey began with a book called A Happy Pocket Full of Money. That led me to Rich Dad Poor Dad, which got me int...
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Hello, my name is Nate -I'm a motion designer and video producer based in Austin, Texas, but I'm about to move to Colorado. I have a great career in tech (which is completely remote) and recently have had a serious i...
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Rookie question...We just completed a cosmetic rehab on our first house and placed it for rent this week. I plan to self-manage, so I had hoped to show the house myself and personally meet any potential tenants. Fro...
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Hey BP Team -Reaching out to you guys here as I've encountered this tenant situation in Sacramento for the first time.tl;dr highlightsTenant is consistently late and has an excuse. I've constantly reiterated that the...
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Are there any OUT OF STATE Detroit investors? Detroit is obviously notorious for low cost, low risk, good rental income cash flow but for managing properties, managing fix and flips, how do you manage it all from out ...
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Newbie doing the research to see if investing in a STR in Galveston, TX makes sense for soon to be retirees! Hard sell for hubby! Would be primarily in the Dallas area, so need resources to manage when not in town!!
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What type of pre-screen questions do you ask potential tenants before showing your property ? I have my first rental ready and listed. What questions should I ask over the phone before even conside ring meeting a pers...
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Hey everybody! I'm a first time buyer and looking to do a buy & hold. The ultimate goal is to find a home that's livable for my wife, son, and I, with an extra room or two we can rent, and then in 2 years, look in...
So, I went to see a local multifamily property yesterday. The numbers looked great, affordable enough for me to get into the game, everything seemed perfect...turns out it is run by a slumlord and needs way too much w...
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Hey everyone!I've been lurking here for a few years now, but I've finally resolved to buy my first property this year! I'm a buy-and-hold investor looking to invest in single & multifamily properties out of state....