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I'm an out-of-state investor. It seems that Akron is a good cash-flow market. What are your rule of thumb areas that you stay away from? Also, what are your pro tips for tenant screening from afar?
Hello PM's or Landlords!I've been in the industry for 6 years as a PM, Maintenance Director, Vacation Rental Management, etc. in Denver, CO, and Breckenridge, CO. I've always struggled with task management/to-do lists...
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Hello everyone,Haven't posted much in a while, but was thinking about the ups and downs I've personally experienced in REI and how I stayed motivated when financial freedom seemed so far away in the beginning.I rememb...
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Hello BP! My name is Cody and I'm a total noob. I found BP after getting the house hacking bug from a friend who is doing it in Georgia. I'm a full time lab tech at THE Ohio State University and I've been searching ...
So I recently expanded my target markets to include Arlington, TX which is part of a metropolitan area. I typically have used direct mail to find motivated sellers. I bough an Absentee Owner list for Arlington, TX (ab...
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I am a newbie and am under contract for a FourPlex. The inspection revealed a dirty tenant that apparently has a good rental history. I am wondering if I should insist that he be evicted and the unit be returned to ...
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Hey Guys,
Obviously, relationships are a huge part of business and life no matter what your occupation is. But with real estate investing, in particular, I've come to realize that relationships are imperative for suc...
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Hello BPers,For all the seasoned real estate investors out there, I have two questions:1) How do you have conversations with family during the holiday's regarding your real estate investing career?I am assuming I am n...
I looked at a house today that is coming up for sheriff sale. The neighbors came out and started talking to me about the house. They had been told by someone hired by the bank to mow the lawn to tell the buyer he i...
I'm truly willing to do whatever it takes to become a massive Section 8 landlord over the next 5-10 years, as long as I'm not risking my life. Once I accumulate enough properties, I know that I'll be able to hire a m...