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Hi BP, I am curious the process others use when screening potential tenants to fill a vacancy (with a standard 12 month lease). I own 4 buy and hold units and have a fixed standard I use that weeds out a lot of folks ...
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Living in California I started investing out of state in 2010. At the time, an investor could invest almost anywhere in U.S. and pencil out a good return. I chose Texas due to what I felt was going to be an appreciati...
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I am new to real estate investing. Although I am striving to go above and beyond in this career field I don’t know where to start! Most recommend reading books and studying the field as much as I can, while others say...
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Has anyone tried Joe's MaCall's Podio? Does it come with automation sequence? Is there a monthly fee? Joe McCall and Dan Schwarts also have a joint Podio automation pack for $1,297. It comes with 30-day free trial the...
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I was wondering, since this new EPA lead paint law has gone into effect, have people had luck using/finding tradespeople who have this certification for work on pre-1978 houses?
I am thinking of making an offer on a...
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I started wholesaling locally in San Diego back in June with the help of a friend of a friend that wholesales in AZ. We are not in contact anymore.
I am sending out direct mail to absentee owners, 1600 letter...
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Hi,I am curious if most BP members here with properties claim CCA during tax time. There seems to be two camps where:Take it : $1 save today is more valuable that $1 in the future, even with the recapture when sellin...
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So i understand different regions handle escrow somewhat differently, different customs and regulations. I am interested in all input regardless of region. Looking for experiences of what not to do in any circumstan...
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I have the ability to pay them off, but i'm not sure if it's worth it subtracting some of my working liquidity. Mainly curious if they effect my credit or my applicability for a mortgage in anyway?
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Hello BP Nation,I'm currently house hacking a BRRR deal, and have come to the point of pulling the renovation money out of it. I have two paths to take in this situation: 1) A complete refinance to pull cash out, only...