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Hello BP Investors!
I am interested in interviewing some of BP’s longest-term, most experienced investors about what they would do differently, if they could do it all again, for my "Lessons Learned" column in Bigger...
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I'm just starting to set my goals and plans into real estate. My wife is all in favor with me. But I would like to involve her too, but she is not interested at all. She is a part time student, part time job, and part...
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The expert consensus is that a campaign should include about 5-7 mailings. Statistics show the majority of the deals come from the 5th mailer and beyond. @Dev Horn has, on several occasions, stressed the importance of...
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Just watched the 60 minutes special on the homeless crisis. Very concerning when you realize that we are part of the problem. To keep our business profitable we absolutely have to screen tenants for felony’s, rental...
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I am a new investor and want to start with building a portfolio of rental properties. Is using a HELOC advisable for funding the down payment and renovation costs on my first property purchase? My end goal is acquiri...
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Hi all-I am under contract on a 13 unit and estimated repairs after inspection are $150K-$200K. There are minor details here I am not overly concerned with. Contracted much lower than ask but that was based on analyzi...
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With federal cutting the rates to zero, what to expect on high balance mortgages (loan amount above 500k since its pretty common in bay area). what interest rate to expect to refinance and new home mortgages ? (cons...
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Hey guys, I'm working on a direct mail marketing campaign to target "poor" condition homes listed in the public records. I've created a flyer myself but was wondering if anyone out there has had any success with their...
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Hey guys so here's the situation about a week ago I get a call at 7am from one of my tenants saying she locked her keys inside her apartment and she needs them to get to work. I gave her 2 options I can call a locksmi...
I have noticed wholesalers in the Chicago area are hard to come by. More than anything the buyers lists seems weak not sure where all the buyers are but I NEED them! Anyone else have this issue?