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I am an OOS investor. Last month I received a notice from the city of Milwaukee regarding trash and litter at the property. Being OOS it was already about a week after the fact. I promptly send the notice to my Proper...
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Hi BP,I'm writing this post because I'm neck deep in analysis paralysis and trying to claw my way out. I've been researching REI for well over a year now. I've gotten my brokers license (just got my MLS access a coupl...
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My market is pretty competitive, so brokers and rehabbers came to us to get a leg up on the competition. While I love direct mail, the sellers have almost become numb to it because there are so many new "investors" en...
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I've bought a couple hoarder homes in the past, they were the types of homes that rewarded you with experience. It's one thing when I am buying a house in that condition, because I am thinking of the the pot of gold ...
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Hey everyone,I need help here. I purchased a bunch of tax liens, all in the county of West Haven in Connecticut through REI Holdings. I want to get my money back on a few of them cause I have a 15 year time frame to a...
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This is for our own home. I've started constructing a low-level deck in our backyard that encircles a beautiful shade tree. The deck will be about 19" above grade at the highest, so no permit or railing is required. I...
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Hi, i am a 23 year old graduating in May 2015. I plan to relocate and start/build my real estate investing portfolio. I have an end goal of 2-3, 75 unit apartments complexes brining in substantial cash flow each month...
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I've learned a very expensive lesson: to get my list myself! I placed my first yellow letter campaign with 500 letters, sending out 100 per week. What I thought I was getting was an absentee owner's list for my county...
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I'm new to this.
What are the major differences between each method?
Pro's/Con's?
Ease of use/learning?
Your recommendation.
Here is a big pro tip:
Stop buying on the MLS. It’s too expensive! There is a process called "Buying Off Market". Where do you think all of those properties on the MLS come from? They were "off market" until they wer...