So, we have our very first property ready to rent (after a 3 month rehab where we did most of the work) and just before the holidays, a passerby stopped by and stated that she would love to rent our house. My husband ...

What's a manageable sized direct mail campaign for the first time?

I need to test my letter, test my business processes and properly follow/work every lead knowing that I am not an expert in ARV and repair costs. I ...

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I juat graduated from college and currently have a full time job in commercial real estate fInance. I am trying to save up for a down payment and am thinking of becoming an agent on weekends.

I felt t...

Background: I am in the process of buying a business. The business purchase will be funded by an SBA loan and is in the same industry that I already own another business. I am very comfortable operating in this space ...

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I finally grew a set and contacted a local agent about a junker on the mls. Unfortunately, she claimed a contract is on the house, so it appears I may not get it. After questioning the agent, here are th...

I'm trying out my own direct mail campaign in order to find properties to rehab.I've only spoken to a few sellers so far. Everything I read and learned about talking to sellers, really focuses on the actual motivated ...

In the past all of my direct mail has been to high equity Absentee Owners. I started with yellow letters but found that Postcards really work best to reduce tire kickers and promote motivation.

I am trying a...

I have an opportunity to by some land (@ 2 acres) for 8k, which is tax value for the raw land. One plot has a septic tank and well in place, both have a creek on it. It is rural land, but in a neighborhood with mob...

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We are considering a purchase of a 3-bedroom SFR in a good school district. I just checked Zillow and it had 2 new "FOR RENT" listings placed in this particular area/subdivision in the past few days...

Hey everyone, I've had a lot of people give me great advice in my last post, so I thought I would ask another question... So, a lot of people have been advising me to "learn my market", which is something I definitely...