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Trying to pick a CRM program to use. I know a lot of them give you the free trial and then they charge or you loose all the data that you entered. Thought of mail Chimp as I have heard good things about it but it seem...
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My wife and I are getting started in real estate. We don't have much background in the field yet. We've read a few books, and taken a short 2 day online class. She worked as an apartment office manager once upon ...
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What tools, software, or other programs does everyone use to manage/operate their short-term rentals?I have purchased and (mostly) set up my first STR property and getting to the point where I am looking at various pr...
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Why do the interest rates charged on hard money loans vary so greatly from one State to another? Borrowers ask me this question all the time. For example, in California rates charged on hard money loans start as low a...
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Good Evening!
My name is Leonard and this is my first post on Bigger Pockets. I live in Bowie,MD which is right outside of Washington,DC. I am putting together my business plan for my wholesaling business and I am wo...
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I'm look to do my first virtual wholesale deal! I put a offer on a house with out looking at it! I started my do diligence already. BP Family i need some help. What factors come in to play first! I think I'm on the ...
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Over the recent years, the real estate market has witnessed a remarkable shift in preferences and trends like everything else, with a growing fascination for minimalist living and sustainable housing solutions, especi...
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For those that buy and hold for the income, how much time do you devote to your business? I understand that starting out, depending on how fast you want to build your portfolio, you could spend a lot of time at it.Fo...
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I see a lot of apartment syndicators lately...of pushing deals that to me - are MARGINAL at best and downright RISKY at worst.I mean I see deals where the project IRR is only 15%-20%. That level of IRR is MARGINAL and...
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Hello Everyone!I am new to Biggerpockets and REI. Have been reading and learning for the last couple of months. Looks like I am ready for my first investment. Although I now live in WA, I have selected some Texas citi...