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I have started a postcard campaign, which directly markets to probate lists within my market... and have had a little success. So far, this has just consisted of just one phase (a postcard) that those on the probate l...
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Hello BP
Opened an escrow yesterday for my first deal I got from my driving for dollars. Excited!!
Looking at a 12 unit property also. What kind of inspections should I be doing before I make up my decision. This wo...
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Hi all, I'm curious to learn what personal budgeting tools people are using. I've always been a budgeter (not sure that's a word), and after defining my real estate investment goals, I'm more driven to dig even furth...
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What method do you use to receive rent payments? Is there cost associated with these payment methods? I am looking for the easiest, cheapest way to receive payment for rental property out of state.
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I have some elder tenants that dial up their credit union every month and pay $25 to wire rent because their credit union claims not to do ACH!? They don't use computers/smart phones so anything they they have to set ...
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Lately, I have been a little shocked at some of the pricing I ave been getting from licensed and insured contractors to do work. I have access to people in the trades that I could just have come and do work for me, bu...
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My first Airbnb stay was in San Francisco in 2012. Right then I knew this concept had legs - it's awesome for reducing your PERSONAL EXPENSES. However back then, it wasn't my first choice for a path to exceeding a lan...
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I want to start investing in more STRs. I currently have one STR in Maryland. I am having difficulty finding and managing a good and affordable cleaning service. Specifically, as I scale how do I manage it all? Do mos...
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I just got an email that sparkrent is closing its website to offer a "better experience" thru quick books. What are you currently using for online rent collection? And what do you like about it?
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Hello ALL
I've purchases and self manage a 12 unit apartment building for approximate 1 year and a few months. I have assistance and marketing and screening and a on call handyman. Yeah this isn't my best system bu...