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We recently bought our first flip and began to get estimates. One of the subs needed is a chimney repairman/tech. He recently gave an estimate for $6500 and wants $2500 down and the balance upon completion. Is it usua...
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Looking for recommendations for bookkeeping software to help manage my rental portfolio. My partner and I buy and rehab properties, then refi and hold long term (BRRRR). We also manage 2 other companies together that...
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I'm curious how realtors interact with contractors.
What do you need them for? How are they of use to you?
How did you meet a contractor you are using?
Do you prefer big or small firms or does it matter?
Do your cus...
it turns out the realtor I have been using to look for houses was looking for the same exact criteria for a house he wanted to purchase personally. A house popped up that I wanted to look at and the realtor told me a...
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Agents!What does your CRM have that you love? What does it do that drives you nuts?If you were designing a CRM from scratch, what features would you have and what is worthless?
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I have just recently passed my real estate exam and I am very excited to start my new career. I have enough savings to last me >6months and I will continue to work my current job part time as I transition into a c...
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Hello,
My name is Katie and I'm just getting started buying and selling property at a discount. I work with a group based in Downers Grove that provides fantastic, practical ways to succeed - including having your exi...
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I have a strong interest in Multifamily syndication but currently lack the capital, network, skills, and experience to be successful in the space, I was looking to start at a CRE firm as an investment associate to gai...
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I've been reading a lot of debate where people argue about whether one should or shouldn't put their property in an LLC , that isn't what I'm asking, what I would like if to know is if investors who put their propert...
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Hi BPer,
My 1st investment property will closing in 2 weeks, in last two weeks I was trying to quote the home owner insurance. I have statefarm home and auto insurance, I never claimed anything and thought it would b...