One unit in the duplex, which is two beds and two baths is a smoker room- and I’m looking to get it renovated, but I don’t want to get ripped off by contractors. What is an average estimate to rip out the carpets and ...
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Rookie in Aurora, IL (Chicago suburb) looking for my first SFH or multi-family home to buy and hold. The issue that I am running into is that I have enough funds to put down the 20% for a conventional mortgage but it ...
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What other types of investments do you do?
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The tenants vacated my property and did not pay the last month rent. I have been communicating them and they are giving me the run around. How do I report this to the credit agencies and go about collecting my money?
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Hi all! I am going to begin my note investing business next year and am looking to build relationships with smaller banks. My husband and I will be buying a dental practice plus buying a home next year, so hopefully t...
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Hello Everyone.
I am a vendor for many property management companies but it is extremely hard trying to attract the attention of the Manager/Owner to even listen to you.
How do you overcome that?
Thank you for your...
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Hey all, Wanted to share what I found that has made a difference in my MTR business. 1. Communication: Keeping communication on the same and consistent trackable plain! 2. Welcome baskets: I include a 50 dollar gift c...
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I have been looking for a company that makes postcards/letters for direct marketing to sellers for my flip acquisitions in better neighborhoods. I keep going to sites that seems popular but a little distasteful. Some ...
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Hi all!
I am going to my first REI meeting tonight here in the San Fernando Valley, specifically Studio City.
What should I expect?
Any major tips you have for a newcomer at a REI meeting?
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Im very very new investing and Im looking at houses on auction.com. I would love to bid on some of these houses but haven't found any financing and honestly Im worried ok more scared about jumping in on my first deal...