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I need your input do you think direct mail is dead
I ask this question being facetious, honestly it depends on the market. Look at this deal we closed with direct mail being a marketing source.
My initial conversati...
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Has anyone ever looked at self-insuring wholly owned rental properties rather than paying an insurance company?
I've been toying with this idea for a while. Obviously it only makes sense after reaching enough...
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This is a not happy post and we feel like we are in a difficult spot. I did my first Brrr property and things have been tough from the start. I was able to get the property renovated, refinanced and listed with a prop...
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Looking for anyone who has worked with or researched working with ProVision in the Wealth Building Program (Tom Wheelwright-Rich Dad, Poor Dad CPA). It's a big financial commitment and would love input before moving f...
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Hi everyone!I've about 6 months into my real estate journey and have been trying to soak in as much information as I can. However, one roadblock I can't seem to get past is how to fund my first deal. We have very litt...
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When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...
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OK, maybe not ghosts but may as well be. I've contacted brokers on loopnet and other sites asking for a T12 or Schedule E, etc. Maybe 2 have not only responded, but responded with the requested data, and in just minut...
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I have a challenge with my current realtor. My flip property has been on market for 70 days. Since it’s listing it’s drawn 2 site views, over 400 views online. At what point should I consider switching brokers to take...
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I'm looking at getting started in real estate and everyone talks about low/no money down. cause I've noticed that even a 10% down is $5k in my area, plus closing plus extra funds that the expect you to have. So even i...
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Yet more TSA harassment. This time the harass a woman who requested her breast milk to be screened through the alternative screening methods that the TSA itself advertises. Well they aren't gonna stand for that kind o...