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Let me start by saying I am new to investing so learning all the different strategies has been fun and challenging. Probate Investing immediately interested me but I'm about ready to pull my hair out. After talking to...
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I just checked out the new Nest thermostat from lowes. Incredible product, but is it worth the investment at $200? I do higher end renovations and I think this would be an great selling feature. Any thoughts?
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Dear BP family,I am not a big landlord, so I don't have fancy and sophisticated management software. I was wondering, what is the best way to accept rent? How are you accepting rent?
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Here is a list of 17 metros in the US that have population larger than 900k and median house price is below 400k:Which metro you recommend and which metro you don't recommend?I know California is not so investor frien...
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Is Velocity Mortgage a legitimate business? When I call their 800 number is goes to a voicemail with a digital recording that doesn't have their name.
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I've been using Cozy for rental applications and rent collection for years. Now that Apartments.com own Cozy, I've already stopped using their application functionality and I'm worried about how rent collection will b...
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I've been exploring two of the most popular free property management software. For those of you that are using the ones listed below, what are the pros and cons of each? Which one would you say is the best overall and...
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I am have finally decided to take the first steps in real estate investing and am looking for some advice / tips in terms of areas to focus on please (or anything else a seasoned investor may offer). I am based in no...