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I'm curious to hear why some of our successful investors haven't yet transitioned into commercial real estate?
If you haven't yet done a commercial deal, why not?
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I'm wondering which way generated more leads? (not just leads but also deals)I know most investors use direct mail and I have heard great things, and not so great things.. like for example EVERYONE more than likely is...
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Hello everyone!As the equity market gets more and more unpredictable i'm looking at putting money in real estate rental properties. This will be my first deal and venture into real estate. As i am living in NYC curren...
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I graduate from college on May 2nd this year with a degree in finance from Michigan Tech. 3 weeks later I started my first job as a program manager for an engineering company in the maritime industry. 3 weeks after th...
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Decided it was fair to keep deposit of $770 for 5-year tenant for no cleaning, large scratches on floor and trim, hooks in walls, satellite dish installed on roof, and large stain on deck. He sent threatening...
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Has anyone ever heard of a rehabber by the name of Tim Bratz? A buddy told me about him and I'm curious to know if anyone has worked with him or knows anyone that may have worked with him.
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Just a tip for you all starting out… Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, bartenders etc… If they are in the cash business, they are uncollectable. You need to find someone with a good job that is not worth leavi...
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BP marketing experts, I have a question:We started our direct mail (yellow letters) a few months ago in a hot area in Brooklyn, NY.We bought an absentee owner list from listsource and we decided to send out 400 letter...
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Title says it all. Currently live in Orlando. Made money from other businesses in a relatively short time and at a relatively young age, and now want to put it into real estate. Problem is this would be my first real ...