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I've been interested in using my home as a short-term rental (STR) property so last week, after watching this video from James Carlson and Erin Spradlin, I called the Department of Planning and Zoning and spoke to the...
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We are in Illinois - looking to purchase & rehab distressed single-family homes using private money loans. Once rehab is complete we plan to refinance to pay off the private money loan and lease-option the proper...
Hello everyone! I'm glad to be apart of this forum. I feel like I'm going to learn A LOT! I'm completely new to anything real estate. I am a first time home owner, so it's not like I'm a pro at purchasing or even ...
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As you know, until now, airbnb would payout once the guests have checked in (Day D+1). Now they give you the option to receive half of the payout, at booking time (or Booking Day+3 exactly), but would charge another 1...
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What does Women’s History Month mean to you?This is a month to stop and reflect on all the contributions both small and large that have changed women’s lives for the better. This is the time to celebrate women’s accom...
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Hello BP Family!
Just want to quickly introduce myself to the community, my name is Jeff. As stated above, I am a rookie to this Realm of REI and I love it!A brief summary about myself, I’m 30 and currently employed ...
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Hi Everyone, I'm a real estate newbie about to make my first purchase in 29 palms. Any member have experience with the 29 palms area as a short-term rental? My husband and I plan on using it as a short-term rental an...
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Hello, I am currently doing long distance flips in Pittsburgh, PA and I am from Long Island, NY. I have found all my current flips on the MLS and want to start building a system for deal flow in order to grow. How hav...
Hi everyone,I'm trying to learn as much about Lease Options as possible. I've been reading Wendy Patton's literature and watching her videos. In one of her videos she mentions Clean Slate Credit Solutions as the compa...
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Hey everyone!Lately I have been conducting a lot of research about wholesaling on various websites. I figured I'd utilize BP and ask the community for advice!I know that direct mailing is a powerful tool when wholesal...