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Propstream is great. But their skip tracing service isn't great. Can I export my excel file directly from Propstream to someone like batchskiptracing? Or do I need to actually fill in the excel templates that they pro...
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Hi,Is there any Big Box Self Storage provide franchise ownership?If Yes...Which franchise?Is it better to invest with big box franchise?Do they provide construction and location recommendation?What is sweet spot for ...
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Hello, I am a licensed real estate agent, I am fairly new to the business and I am trying to get into the investor side of things. The problem that I am coming across the most is advising repair estimates. I am not a ...
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Hello Investors, I am new to the investment industry but not new to real estate. I currently work in apartment management, but now I want start buying my own properties, only looking to buy and hold right now. I'm loo...
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Hello - I am interested in purchasing a home at a Judicial tax sale since the properties are said to be sold “free and clear”. I also plan on doing a title search on the property before bidding on it. Just wondering...
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Hi BiggerPockets,I currently own 3 rental properties and I noticed my property manager billed me $50 per property for “1099 preparation”. Is this normal or should I push back on this? This will be my 2nd year with the...
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I recently bought a new duplex and it came with two new central air units. Yesterday it was a 115 degree heat index and the units were having trouble keeping up, it was about 83 degrees in the apartment. Should I be c...
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Hi BP, outside the obvious benefits we enjoy as landlords/investors I find it extremely rewarding to help people in different situations by providing safe and viable housing options in a pricey and competitive market ...
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What do you consider must-have qualities/features for lakefront property? I am in Minnesota so it is extremely seasonal and trying to find the right cabin on the right lake is quite tough.
Hit me with it: beach qual...
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With the incredible success I've experienced as a STR Investor here in Austin, TX, there are a lot of Tips and Suggestions I wanted to share in order to help those looking to utilize STRs as a strategy (or even for cu...