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Hello,
Recently I found some contractors on Thumbtack and asked them for a quote. I had about 8-9 different contractors visit my home to give me a quote. One of the contractors clearly took advantage of me not knowin...
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Each week I get at least 20+ properties sent to me from wholesalers. It's Monday and I've already received more than 10.Wholesalers are a vital source of deal flow for our operations. These folks spend a lot of time d...
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So the situation:The local police executed a search warrant in one of my rentals. The broke the door frame and damaged the exterior of a steel room with a ram. They then proceded to look for someone who 1) is not my...
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I have agreed to buy my first SFH investment property from a TK (turnkey) and just received the inspection report. The SFH is 60 years old but was represented as being "fully rehabbed". The inspection report is con...
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Hi,
I have a duplex that is very updated with good tenants except for 1 issue....they started to smell. The tenants pay on time, or early. They help with little things to fix around the property. Recently, I noticed ...
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Hey Everyone, I find myself in a unique situation and am hoping there are a few of you out there with experience/advice for my situation. I am pending on a duplex that already has existing tenants in the lower level...
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Hey everybody - I'm looking for more information on lease-to-own options out of Houston, TX. 1. for me personally as I can't secure a traditional mortgage on my own yet, and 2. as a tool in my real estate tool belt. F...
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Hello Everyone!My name is Nick Mercurio and I am a recent Entrepreneurship graduate from Cal State Fullerton. My wife and I have recently decided to pursue Real Estate investing and we are really excited about it. Aft...
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My father-in-law is 61 years old and just received $5,000 from his father. He is planning to retire in December this year and wants to know what he should do with his little windfall. He lives in Idaho. Any suggesti...
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Before I go any further, I am being facetious (i.e. - funny and not to be taken too seriously) when i write that title!
I have posted some crazy examples of poor marketing on here before from people using article spi...