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I am new to investing and currently have 1 SFH that I rent out in Creston, Iowa. I am just looking to network and have discussions with other investors in what I call the "small" towns in Iowa. Basically anythi...
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It amazes me the lack of professionalism of some listing agents. Maybe they don't care because they field a lot of questions about investment properties, but it's bad. No return phone calls...and "if" they call y...
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I have hired a management company to screen prospective tenants for my apartments. But I just found out that they do not do credit checks. They said they do criminal record background checks, income verification, evic...
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Hello,
This is my first post on this site. I love it!
I've recently been submitting offers on bank-owned properties/REOs that I've found using the MLS. I've noticed that most of these properties are pri...
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Does anyone have a bad experience or see any reason not to accept a full year(the lease term) rent payment in advance? This single family home rental will be in AZ. Seems like a great opportunity to me! Also anyone f...
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I may have the opportunity to purchase a 4-plex in my desired area. When I spoke to the owner on the phone, she expressed a desire to avoid capital gains taxes.She has owned this place since 1975, when she paid $67,00...
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Hello everyone, I am new to BP and looking for knowledge on all things about real estate and creating more passive income. I have grown my network marketing business to a level where I need to start putting my money s...
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Hello my name is Joshua Zilinskas. I currently reside in the small town of minooka illinois . Where do I start? As for knowledge about Real estate,Business, and Investing my knowledge is limited ,but I hope to change ...
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Getting ready to start the renovation process in my small 1 bed, 1 bath rental unit. It's a townhouse in a good neighborhood. It's only 540 sq/ft total living space so trying to make it feel bigger. Thinking if I shou...
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I am currently trying to 1031 exchange a property in NJ that should clear upwards 400-500k that I am looking to invest in multi family in the Midwest (I believe this is the best place to invest for cash flow). I hope ...