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I would like to know what service do you guys use or recommend for doing a background check for prospective tenants in Southern CA. I saw a discussion on using Smartmoves by Transunion but I am not really familiar wit...
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Hello,I am looking at purchasing another house and turning my current house into a rental property. To keep my name disclosed from my future tenants I want to create an llc for my property, amongst other reasons. On...
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Hi guys, I just got an email from Avail offering rent default insurance. Anyone have any experience with this type of insurance product? I just quickly looked at one company and it’s about $25/month for up to 6 months...
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Hey all!I am a realtor with a few years experience, but I recently moved to South Carolina. As of today, I have about a year's worth of 1099 history locally in the RE space. According to most lenders I have spoken wit...
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Hi guys, I hope all is well with you, my name is John Vega, have you by any chance considered hiring someone who has experience calling first-time home buyers or clients who need to refinance their home? I have been a...
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Deal breakers- market, finance, zoning, footings, road type, water/sewer availability, Storm sewers, Storm retention ponds, over Analyzing, too Greedy. Everything else yo...
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Hi everyone. I am taking the plunge on my first STR. I've been checking markets and have honed in on a particular market. I have a realtor I'm working with who focuses on STRs. I'm now looking at the financing. My rea...
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For those who have rehabbed a good number of them succesfully...1. Do you always assume that you're going to be doing a complete renovation? (aside from maybe the roof). I ask because if a house doesn't necessarily ne...
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Ive started this project where Im helping people stay in their homes, rentals or personal (if you have any questions about that feel free to contact me) as well as help them with their adjustable rate mortgages. I was...
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I'm wondering if I'm not doing something right. i am investing full time with buy and hold strategies and fix/flip. I'm using bandit signs, sending letters to distressed properties, craigslist and newspaper ads with...