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Jay Hinrichs How important are sales skills to the investor
31 August 2014 | 61 replies

We see much discussion on how to find deals and buy deals. However not much is mentioned about how to handle the leads when you get them or HOW to CLOSE a deal.A great closer will out perform someone with superior kno...

Craig Hormes Section 8 Housing: Great Idea or dangerous in the current market?
24 April 2020 | 80 replies

I'm operating in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, and I'm considering purchasing property for section 8 rental. I did a forum search, and some of the Section 8 questions were a few years old, so I would refresh it. In o...

Don M. First time with new construction: Cape Coral, FL
5 February 2025 | 205 replies

Hey guys,This post is mainly just to share where I'm at with this process, provide opportunities for myself to network with others in the area, and so I can periodically update.  I have connected with several members ...

Colleen F. 1100 electric heat bill for tenants what besides use could be wrong and what can we do ?
17 March 2015 | 83 replies

Just got a call from a tenant parent and the January electric heat bill was $1100.  In past years the highest it went was $800.   The heat is all electric baseboard with one room with under floor heating on slab and o...

Barbara G. DIARY OF OUR FIRST BRRRR IN OUR REAL ESTATE LIFE
21 March 2017 | 90 replies

Well here we are closing today on our First BRRRR.   We got it for $72,000 and it needs approx $25,000 worth of renovation and we think it will rent for $950.00 for each 2 bedroom i bath and garage.  This is our 3rd d...

Jonathan Greene What Was Your Worst REI Blunder of 2019?
8 January 2020 | 73 replies

We spend a lot of time at the end of each year celebrating our successes in REI and planning for an even better year next year, but sometimes we forget to take stock of our worst move of last year. Understanding what ...

Adam Tafel another "poor millennial can't afford a house" article, critiqued
7 December 2019 | 56 replies

Article:https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-parents-financial-advice-is-kind-of-wrong-11568367000?mod=e2fb&fbclid=IwAR2XL4axyaQpo43fAkn_Q_fWBU3GiHJ9_K6t5c8G6rMnPCfed1KBBXIVhToResponse:Let me set the scene to save yo...

Jay Hinrichs See below this is how a fake private lender approachs and interac
28 February 2019 | 54 replies

I wanted to show an interaction that with a FAUX lender.. He sent me a PM on BP.. but it could easily be linkdin or facebook or Craigslist or connected investor.this is classic interaction with these guys.. the websit...

Bienes Raices Making multiple short sale offers
5 March 2012 | 51 replies

If you're only looking to buy one house, is there an issue with making several offers on different short sales and then when one is accepted by the bank backing out on the others (after the seller(s) accept, but befor...

Ray S. Contractor overages
6 January 2016 | 52 replies

I've been doing a rental property rehab. The contractor hasn't come close to meeting any of his target dates, and has gone over budget many times. What is the best way to keep him on track and hold him accountable for...