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I’m managing the digital marketing for a real estate business, and I’m exploring PPC ads to generate leads more effectively. I’d love to hear any tips or strategies that have worked well for you in real ...
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What are some repairs that are can be easily and effectively done alone or with a friend rather than hiring a whole team to do the job?
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Not sure if this belongs in this section in this forum, but here goes a shot. A few buddies and I have been inquiring with banks about how to obtain money to form an LLC to buy and hold properties long term. ...
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Hey BP people! I was hoping some commercial property managers/owners could answer some questions for me! How do you estimate the routine maintenance budget for a commercial property? Do you include the costs of parkin...
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I'm looking for some pointed advice and am hoping that someone in Philly has had a similiar experience. We started in real estate a couple of years ago and due to our inexperience we decided on an ultra conservative s...
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Later this year in 2018 Freddie mac has finally announced some guidelines to use when determining short term rental income.The guidelines will require there to be two year history via the tax returns which isnt too s...
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There are several real estate strategies that investors can use to make money in the real estate market. Here are a few of the most common strategies:
Buy and hold: This strategy involves purchasing a property with t...
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I was wondering what experiences other REIs have had in the Florence, Tuscumbia and Shoals areas of AL. I've been recently market testing the area a bit and getting some mild feedback. However, on the buying side of...
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My partner and I are looking at our first flip. We will be able to purchase the house for around $130,000. It currently comps for around $205,000 (with a range of about $180,000 - $230,000). Barring anything unexpecte...
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I've noticed an increasing trend among investors looking for 100% financing or securing 90% financing and then seeking gap funding for down payments and closing costs. This approach can work for those with strong deal...