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My wife and I have gone around and around on different approaches to get into real estate investing. So today she shows me the We Buy Ugly Houses franchise. It's 50k to get a franchise and what you get is 2weeks trai...
I have been at this for a solid year with no success. I sink $850 per month in direct mail campaigns. I drive for dollars every weekend. I have great investors, but nothing to give them. What am I missing?I've bee...
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I’m a renter and I see the rental application process very differently than what the Agents tell you. The Agents that I have contacted, tell you to go to their website fill out an online application, pay the applicati...
I'll try to not make this post too long! Sometimes it is a tough balance getting enough info out and not blabbing on. Hang in there with me please!A family member of mine unfortunately and unexpectedly passed away. To...
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I recently became a Certified Private Money Broker and my original plan was I thought I would use that business to build my Capital so that I could then become a Real Estate Investor. As I started out in my Broker bu...
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If a tenant does damage to my unit but can't or won't pay for the repairs, can I document the damage and file a claim against his renters insurance?
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Great advice that might have temporarily killed my plansHello Everyone,So yesterday I got some really great, honest and brutal advice about real estate investment that might force me to put my plans on hold for a whil...
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Hi all-
So I have been extensively looking at multifamily properties in Sacramento. Does anyone know the best A/B neighbors to focus on? Also, the HOA's seem like they can be hefty?
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This is in response to: Sharing Experiences Thread created by Charles.
If you're doing short sales, new to the game or just new to your negotiator I'm going to give you the most important lesson I've ever learned. T...
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Ok, I sorta lied, but I got your attention ;-)Although this story is full of bruises, blood, sweat, tears and bad decisions, I still consider it somewhat successful... may not be the best investment ROI-wise, but coul...