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Francois G. Client Drastically Changing Strategy Due To Covid - Advice?
6 July 2020 | 2 replies

Hey Guys,One of my clients is single-family rental investor who is letting Covid completely change his business model. I've told him numerous times he's making a mistake by letting his emotions dictate his business bu...

Sam Green Incentives & Gifts for Tenants
24 May 2006 | 10 replies

I was wondering what people used as incentives or gifts for their tenants. Do you give them anything to keep them happy, like new doorknobs, or fans or things like that?

What are the best incentives you've used??

J. Martin Curiosity, sharing, & mutual learning + reaching out: a success story
3 May 2015 | 3 replies

Lesson learned:Don’t underestimate yourself or be shy to reach out to the best in your field. (Hopefully with some value or interest for them, also)Was there a time you surprised yourself by reaching out to other inve...

Todd Whiddon The Art of The Deal - Negotiating Strategies
21 February 2011 | 10 replies

Just listed a new rehab project for sale Friday at 155k, received an email this morning from buyers agent saying client is interested but "only approved" for 146k and needs 7k closing cost.

We are still making a kill...

Sam Leon How do you decide on rent for renewals?
17 September 2013 | 8 replies

Seems like rent has risen significantly. Properties nearby that used to rent for $1800 a month are now asking $2400. One is asking $2750. I don't know if they are actually getting that but that's what they are a...

William Allen When Should you Double Close a Wholesale Deal?
25 November 2020 | 1 reply

What is a double closing?

A double close involves purchasing a property wholesale and then “flipping” the property to an investor that same day; thus the double closing -- the wholesaler's closing is nearly simu...

Josh McCullough Reducing turnover
5 March 2013 | 5 replies

What are y'all doing to reduce turnover in your homes, or lots? Are you using credit checks? It just seems like everyone(at least around here) has bad credit. Stable income at least 3x's total housing payment? Do y'al...

Steve A Asking for Closing Costs vs. Higher Price (Same netback)
22 October 2009 | 5 replies

What are the factors to consider when deciding whether to ask the seller to pay for closing costs or just boosting the offering price to compensate.

Sample deal:

Offer 1- $515K, each party pays his own closing cos...

Carlos Ptriawan Local Market started to rebound
30 January 2023 | 10 replies

I'm trying to continue the good discussion on the "Housing crash" thread that @Greg R. created few months ago and had the number one posts in the history of BP including a very insightful post from @James Hamling. But...