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Allow me to catch you up to speed before moving forward. My career path has been more crooked than a hunchback lawyer. I began like most; working odd jobs throughout high school. From grocery store cashier to pizza de...
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I just started a direct mail campaign. I sent out 1,109 postcards in 2 batches. The first 600 hit today. I expected about 3 calls - 1/2%. I have gotten 23 calls - almost 4% and I could not get to all the calls. I...
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Thoughts on investing in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, PA in this market? I’m trying to break into the market with my first deal but this area is really competitive right now (as is the whole housing market), espec...
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Hello everyone, I am starting my direct mail marketing and have a few questions for the ones who've been successful in it so far. I am planning on targeting vacant homes and have already found a few around my area. I ...
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I live in the beautiful city of Carmel, IN. I'm originally from Ecuador and lived in Los Angeles before.
I am a software developer and I have a passion for computers. However, my team was let go about five months ago...
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Hello BP,We have successfully sent out a small batch of mailers directed to absentee multi-family owners who have had the property for 10 years or longer and were interested in selling. So far, I have received 3 calls...
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Hello all. I got my first property under contract and am currently 6 days into a 15 day contract. I had to put a $500 consideration amount to get this deal under contact. I went into the deal knowing it would be perfe...
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Hey BP community,
My wife and I came across a property really close by to us that will be a great buy-and-hold investment in Atlanta. It is a two level home that currently has 7 tenants in it and will conti...
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I am having one of those rough weeks. I am not sure if I should go around the Realtor that contracted us to do a trash out at a property held by a wholesale group that I somewhat know. She initially contacted us to gi...
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So found a great investment house 34k purchase appraisal 115k. Problem is the home was owned by a hoarder who passed away in the home. Person was also not found for 12 days so body decayed inside the home. To add to ...