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Hello everyone,I've been an avid listener of the BP podcast for the past year during my commutes to university and work. Now that I've graduated with a good job lined up I'm finally ready to take the first steps in b...
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I'm trying to understand the line here, and obviously, laws vary from state to state, and most people here likely aren't RE attorneys, but,
what can a person do that is known to be illegal?
Not that I'm TRYING to do...
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Happy New Year BP Community!My name is Brandon. I have been a Real Estate Agent in Southern California for 15 months. 2021 was good to me; I closed nine transactions, most of them being listings. Now that the new year...
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I’m just getting started in REI and went to my bank today to inquire about opening a HELOC. My bank said they would loan 80% of equity. However, when calculating the lendable equity, she used the formula:Estimated Hom...
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Hello,In addition to being a landlord, I'm also a web designer. I have a client who is a real estate agent using OpenRealty (so bad it should be against the law!) but wants to move to a more stable platform. Do any of...
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Would using your name as a website be a good idea.
For example. www.MarkGingrass.com
or do you think you should sell a name like www.OKCityHouses.com
On one hand, people might see the name and recognize me as a re...
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Hey BP and Happy New Year,I know that going to the Tax Assessors office is great when trying to gain experience but I am curious...Is there a better way to get ownership information on a property? If so, then please ...
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What luck? With which provider(s)? Cost?
I've been purchasing buyer leads for 3 years w/ good success, great ROI. Now thinking about doing same for seller leads. Got a call from Market Leader which strikes me...
Hi Everyone,So I'm in the middle of trying to execute my first flip. I've found a great realtor who has experience flipping houses himself and he connected me with the general contractor that his company uses to reha...
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Hi BP,Can I ask you all what are all your monthly reoccurring expenses for your STR? Like cleaners, cable, internet, etc?Thank you!Gulliver