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Thierry Van Roy High ceilings in old houses
11 February 2014 | 10 replies

In my market, there is a lot of inventory of historical manors from the 17th century and up (example). These ask for a lot of renovations in order to increase their lifespan, but it is manageable...

Except fo...

Sarah Schlueter Any advice for someone brand new to real estate?
30 September 2015 | 10 replies

I am a brand new Realtor and aspiring investor in Los Angeles.  I'm currently self-educating and would like some tips on things that have worked or haven't worked for people when they were starting out, preferably adv...

Jason K. absentee letter correct verbage?
9 December 2010 | 8 replies

Good afternoon all,

I've got several lists I'm trying to develop letters for. 1. Absentees 2. Expireds 3. Pre-foreclosures

I've found my deals on my own thus far, and have since saved up some marketing money for han...

Steve Hodgdon Beware the promises of high returns. Lots of sharks in the waters
19 August 2020 | 21 replies

Hello all –To beat my drum about KNOWING WHO YOU DO BUSINESS WITH! I was pitched by Woodbridge a couple of years ago. At that time I decided I wanted my name on title in real estate transactions. This way, if I lose m...

Cyle Harris Direct Mail Campaigns
4 December 2023 | 8 replies

I've been searching for my next fix and flip over the past month using a lot of manual methods such as driving for dollars, refined automated search within the MLS, and regularly checking for sale by owners on Zillow ...

Collin Hays Beware of "land for sale" scams
23 June 2023 | 30 replies

A fellow contributor here, John Carbone, sent me a link yesterday to a lot for sale in the Smokies.  The price certainly seemed reasonable.  It so happened that I know the owner of the lot.  He is one of our homeowner...

Jamie Banks Baselane - Banking Solution for Landlords
25 November 2024 | 36 replies

For those who self manage, I wanted to share a great bank I've been using called Baselane. Baselane is a bank that also has property management software and book keeping capabilities. As a manager of over 20 units, it...

Karen Young Let's talk flooring - carpet, pad, and vinyl plank
5 May 2017 | 25 replies

Have you used Matthews & Perlo carpet SP 300? What is your opinion on it? Does it hold up well?Carpet padding - 6Lb 7/16" Rebond carpet pad - is that standard?Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring - What brand and color is ...

Joe Assad 8 Traits of Great Real Estate Investors
1 November 2016 | 1 reply

Think you have what it takes to be a great real estate investor? Of course you’re a hard worker—that’s a given. You’ve put in countless hours building a firm knowledge of the foundational principles of real estate, an...

Tim Clark Rehab Pitfalls in Lynchburg Virginia
21 August 2021 | 6 replies

I am seriously looking at relocating my family to Lynchburg VA with the hopes that we will be able to begin our investment property journey. We currently own our own home in California and am use to staying away from ...