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I have a miniature whiteboard in my office where I used to write reminders—not “to-do” reminders, but “Who are you?” reminders. One day it might be a quote I read in a book, the next day it might be a simple personal...
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I've been holding a few properties for a number of years now, and have been able to scrape by with my bookkeeping well enough to file my taxes. But now that I want to start growing my portfolio again, I know I need to...
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Hello,
What is the most efficient way to collect rent payments? Is it by mailing a check? Scanning someone's credit card? What are some different ways rent can be collected that are efficient?
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Ok, I dont have a lot of experiance with direct mail at all. But, I am about to finish another rehab so I decided to look up the properties on the same street as one of my good performing rentals. I found about 15 abs...
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Do you all prefer Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace? and why? I currently work with Microsoft 365 at my day job and absolutely love it! But I'd love to hear some of what my Google Workspace friends have to say before ...
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Thinking of buying HUD homes. Are there any special issues in buying these that I should be aware of (vs. buying a non-HUD home)?
William
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Hi, 41 year old in Greenville, SC. Own a single family, duplex, and multiplex (4 units). Full time computer programmer looking to earn enough passive income to quit and become a full time investor. Will be looking ...
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2016 Goal Read 52 Books! (5/52)I am well on my way of hitting 52 books this year. My roommate got a free download somehow of this book about hackers so I gave it a read. This isn't a real estate book but when readin...
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I'm managing a property remotely, and rather than drive down there, I'm considering just having my tenant take a picture using his phone of the signed lease agreement. He's been in the house 3 years now and I trust hi...
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Hey guys,So I've recently been pulling probate files at the county court houses. I've pulled about 200 leads and have began a mailing campaign. I send out a personalized letter to the Personal Representative, and have...