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It seems the discussions I have been in lately has been with individuals asking how they can start investing in real estate. They have heard all they have to is put 25% down, put a for rent sign out and collect. That ...
Hello everyone,My business partner and I spent 10 years building an internet marketing firm that now, *knock on wood*, runs a bit like a well-oiled machine. We have roughly $5,000,000 in cash to show for it and decide...
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How do you evaluate buying raw land? I'm looking at a property that's close to a lake,(fishing, skiing, swimming) but not on it. It's a little over half acre..Front 120, left side 170, right side 192 back 132..S...
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Hello BP community!Reading a book on Lease Options now and got stuck on this one example. Please help me understand what it means. Facts: Seller has a home worth $235,000 and will sell it to you for $225,000 on an 18-...
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Hello BP communityI was wondering if anyone owned any student housing or student apartments for a university/school? I am recently under contract with a two unit across the street from a 4 year university and I'm try...
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When you’re calculating the potential rental income for a STR property is there a specific approach to take? Recently I’ve tried estimating daily rates to charge for STR’s using the enemy method (estimating the daily ...
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Does anyone have experience with The Short Term Shop? We're looking to buy our first STR in Destin. We read Avery Carl's book, listened to her BP episodes, did the group consultation with the Short Term Shop and got p...
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Hello BP, A new Tenant just moved in on the 16th for a mid-term rental. She gave me an approval letter from a RN saying she requires an emotional support animal for her mental condition. It specifies a Cat. On her app...
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I have a STR house in a resort town, but the city’s new stricter policies have really cut into my revenue. I’m thinking about switching to MTR/LTR with furniture included. In this area, people usually rent for 1-12 mo...
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I am getting all into this social networking stuff. I need a phone that can do more.
Here's what I'd like my phone to do:
-Access the internet so I can pull up listings for homes I see for sale while I'm out.
-I n...