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There is a lot of commentary surrounding the topic of whether to rent or buy (Regarding personal residences). A roof over your head is an expenditure. The rent-or-own paradox is about losing the least amount of money ...
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I had a recent experience with Alpha Property Management LLC, owned by Justin Banks. Justin Banks was previously working for Evernest Property Management, a company known for its unprofessionalism and lack of integrit...
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I went to my first ever tax lien auction on May 20, in Franklin County, Tennessee (my home county). TN is a "hybrid" state -- if you win the auction, you get a first lien on the property, and if it's not redeemed wit...
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What works -
1. Investing in well built properties that are able to generate positive cash flow with current rental rates
2. Becoming knowledgeable about a sector or sectors or geographical area (s) and limiting yo...
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What are the downfalls of this as from what I know would be greater than the benefits? I know it can be done successfully and has by experienced investors? If the deal is a strong one, does that matter even if investo...
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As I'm readying myself to purchase my first property this year, I'd like to know if it is common and highly recommended to have a general contractor to accompany me during a walk through of a property of interest to h...
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hello my name George and I'm eager to learn real estate investing either being flippes or rentals. I want to hear from people that have done it, how you started? What steps did you take to acquire the money to buy yo...
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As a new investor and someone who is meticulous with keeping things organized I'm just curious how all you experienced REI keep your expense receipts filed and organized?
Thanks,
Eric
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I'm out of state, and largely unfamiliar with the disney area other than my family vacations and limited research. I'm looking to buy a family vacation property, but also make money on it. I've seen similar posts in t...