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Is anyone building in markets as an investor with builders where you are an out of state investor and building in a market not local and hiring a general contractor to build at which point you sell spec? We are pitchi...
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Hi,I've recently been learning about real estate investing, and as I'm going through this I'm realizing how fragmented the technology and data is, and how manual the opportunity identification is. I have to visit so m...
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.It is an art in the sense that there are many variables to test when doing direct mailing, and if you do not have the patience, money, know how with those those variables it can hurt you big time and can "Sink you be...
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Hey all!So my 2020 goals have been to really take my brokering skills for a thrill ride, and phase out of doing normal consumer deals. "Path of least resistance" has led me to network with 2 dozen folks that have 10-5...
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Anyone have a favorite web based remodel estimator tool? ideally one that accounts for geographical location. Is it best to simply reach out to contractors? Looking for very rough numbers.
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I'm curious, what tools are you using for MTR?Do you have anything that monitors energy / utilities use?What are you using to research a market?What amenities have helped you attract the most guests? (EV, fenced yard,...
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I am completely new in this industry but I am wondering how hard money and private investing works for flipping. Is the process the the same or can they be the same? Any major drawbacks or is it easier than it sounds?...
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Thank you for everybody that answered my last questions. My new questions for today on lease options. 1. What software do you guys use to screen tenets when it comes to the credit application. 2. Also when closing and...
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For those of you experienced in building spec homes in metro Atlanta, could you give me a rough estimate as to the length of the permitting process along with an estimate of the costs/fees involved? I'm more interest...
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When I get a bit deeper into my investing career I will be diving into the niche of buying destroyed "zombie houses" (term courtesy of BP Podcast 201) and completely renovating them into beautiful, modern, and trendy ...