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Outside the Bigger Pockets books, what are the best and most practical real estate books you all have read?
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Hey all...SO, I am talking to a neighbor, and he tells me that the attached 3/2 across the street, a current rental, will be sold... That the owner is planning to remodel the kitchens and baths (original late 70's) a...
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What are some ways to practice property analyzing?
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Just purchased my first investment property in St Louis, MO - A duplex that we'll be owner-occupying. We have about a month before closing and right now, I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle my banking situ...
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I’ve decided on OOS BRRRR strategies, which by themselves probably have a set of “Must Dos”. However, if anyone could offer his/her thoughts on combining best next (first?) steps for someone who is new to REI, interes...
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Hi All,I have one building in a middling/emerging part of a small city. The city does have a considerable amount of violent crime in some areas, but in this area it has amounted to a couple of car break-ins for tenant...
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One area that I fear I struggle in is tenant management, or lack thereof. I was burned by my last tenant (and really, my own decisions) because I think I allowed some things to spiral out of control.Rent-wise, no exce...
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Looking for information on best practices for landlords and property management
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Screening tenants is an important step in the property management process. By thoroughly vetting potential tenants, you can ensure that you choose reliable, responsible renters who will pay their rent on time and ta...
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Ive done done two flops. 1st one, I hired the wrong contractor, myself. 2nd I hired the wrong contractor, wasn’t at the property enough, our contracts were terrible, bad communication, we gave way too much money upf...