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Hey gang. I'm trying to get into the real estate market and I am having a hard time. My market (Lehigh Valley) is hot right now and deals are few and far between. To add to that all of the agents are showing me only t...
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I wanted to get a topic started where we can all share where you are finding your deals. We are all seeing the MLS is not working. I'll start by going over how I'm finding my deals:
1. Direct Mail Marketing to NED ...
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This post relates primarily to California:
Hard money loans are often made at rates that exceed usury interest limitations. On hard money loans, California trust deeds can be exempt from usury interest limitations u...
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Today I just sent out 100 mailers to absentee owners. Now that I have about a week before calls come in, I'm a little confused as to how the rest goes. I have an app in podio where I am supposed to input new leads and...
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I went Driving For Dollars and was able to get a list of 994 addresses for distressed properties. I was able to look up the names for 95% of these properties. I finished adding the names yesterday.
Today, I started t...
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Hi BP STR experts - I need some help. I've been self managing our STR in Davenport for the last 2 yrs and don't know how to drive more rentals. We have a great, themed, 7bd/5.5bth home in a resort community close to t...
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Has anyone bought Ted Thomas real estate course, Wealth Without Risk? I am more interested in tax deeds than tax liens. Anyone use his course? I am looking to buy homes in North and South Carolina.
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If your Airbnb listing isn’t getting clicks, it doesn’t matter how incredible your property is—no clicks mean no bookings. Airbnb operates as an interest-based algorithm, rewarding listings that grab attention and k...