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On a separate thread today there is a debate about flipping versus buy-and-hold. The point was made that one should focus their investment strategy and that diversion from focus is a sign of an amateur. Others disag...
How long on average does it take for you to rent a property in a D class area?How often do you show the property?Do you do open houses or personal showings? How many people dont fill out applications in full?How do yo...
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Anyone have any luck with Abandoned properties?
Typically it is a very easy process finding the onwers of the properties but will they sell and will they sell for what you have in mind? I would like to hear some feed...
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We may be witnessing the largest financial collapse in centuries. Take a step back and look at what is happening:
ï‚· Subprime meltdown
ï‚· Housing bubble
ï‚· Foreclosure crisis
ï‚· Bear Stearns collapse
ï‚· Country...
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I just started managing one of my rental units after a several year hiatus (it was managed via a property manager during the interim).
I'm screening applicants for a vacancy, and I noticed something odd. I pulled wh...
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Hi, everyone! As I've gotten more and more experience in this world, friends and family have asked me how they can work with me. Many have money, but not the time or desire to do this on their own. As such, they've as...
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I am 22 years old and a licensed Realtor in Lafayette, IN. I am currently looking for my next investment opportunity while also working to help new clients who are focused on building generational wealth through Real ...
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I'm currently in Seoul and wondering if there are others as well, if so let's connectEven for other US citizens traveling abroad, I'm curious to hear stories of your experiences you found to be new, exciting, interest...
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I've been seeing this question often from those in high school, especially those interested in Real Estate. Do I go to college? I think it's situational and depends on what you want to get out of college. What are eve...
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I'll try to make this as short as possible, but I've got a question I can use some help with. I've got an extra $900/mo or so right now that I'm saving to buy my first rental. My plan was to "snowball" the profit fro...