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Started using buildium with our property management group. I find this system to be VERY counter intuitive. I have called a couple of times seeking information, and if I ask more than one question the consultant immed...
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I am Monique Sanders. I am an accountant (CPA) by trade, but my heart is in RE. I have been out of the investment game for years (only in it a lil' while in Michigan). Completely new to the Little Rock market, but I A...
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I have the ultimate 'no-cash,' 'no-credit' strategy for being successful in real estate! Forget wholesaling, yellow-letters, bandit signs, or any program that the 'gurus' are selling. I've developed this strategy fr...
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We're finalizing the acquisition of our first duplex and just had our inspection. I'm not a handyman by any stretch but there are few things on that list that I'd like to tackle. Example: replacing the bathroom vanity...
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Hello Investors-When you are analyzing a deal, do you use the 1% rule? If so, do you add the other costs into that rent amount?For example, if I purchase house for $150k, the 1% rule would be to have the rent at $1,50...
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I've been investing in real estate for a little over three years now. Many of my family and friends say I'm crazy to be investing, especially with the time I spend working on my properties. I sub out some of my work...
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So, I finally found a home to invest in. A little 2/2 Craftsman Bungalow in a great area in St. Pete, FL. So far, the workers have been demoing and buying supplies.
Home cost is $177,000 via a successful foreclosur...
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House is listed as 1,300sf 2 bed, 1 bath but the description talks about the 900 square foot addition, which is:-A MIL apartment with full kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry room, and full bath, with separate ...
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When figuring in a property management expense is it necessary to also include an expense for lawn care, snow removal, and garbage or are those things that the property management company takes care of? if so are ther...
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Brand new to RE, but I'm ready to firmly plant my feet and begin moving forward. About 5 years ago, we (my wife and I) really took control of our finances and I worked relentlessly to understand our avenues for retire...