Kristi Bass
Vacation Rentals seem very lucrative!!
VRBO's are they a good way to maximize a properties returns? I have 2 very nice properties under contract. One has a main home, 3k sq ft with a 1 bedroom cottage, a 2 bedroom cottage & an efficiency apt. The other...
Marcus Maloney
Do You Think Direct Mail Is Dead????
I need your input do you think direct mail is dead
I ask this question being facetious, honestly it depends on the market. Look at this deal we closed with direct mail being a marketing source.
My initial conversati...
Roy N.
Surprise!! A renovation retrospective of an 1100 ft^2, 2-level flat.
IntroductionThe saga started almost a year ago (September 2014). The relationship with long-term tenants we inherited two years prior had been sliding sideways for some time - their unit was the only one we had not r...
Sean Salandy
Paying Contractors Hourly - Is this a good idea?
I am in the process of interviewing contractors and I have had several contractors offer to work/get paid hourly. They are basically saying I can pay for the materials and they will get paid for the work based on the ...
Eric S.
Which lending option should I go with 10 unit apartment building
Hello trying to figure out the best possible lending option. Scroll to the bottom if you just want help answer my question and not read all the extra info about the property. Forgive me in advance for any typos.Here a...
Ronald H.
Can someone be successful, if they're Ugly, because of dental issues?
Can someone be successful, if they're Ugly, because of dental issues?
My question: Can someone be successful, if they're Ugly, because of dental issues? :(
There are only Two Ways, I can t...
Jennifer S.
Discouraged
Hello,Within the last few weeks, I've found the drive to put my desire to create passive income in front of my fear of moving forward to become a real estate investor. I've gotten LOADS of great advice and suggestions...
Mehvish Ahmed
Are postcard mailouts for preforeclosures effective?
Hey guys!I'm trying to find the best strategy as a new investor. What are your thoughts on post card mailouts for preforeclosures? Hows the response rate of landing a home owner willing to work with you? Also, do you ...
Mike Schorah
How Many Hours Do You Typically Spend At Home Depot Or Lowes?
IF you do rehabs, how many HOURS do you OR YOUR CONTRACTOR typically spend at Home Depot, Lowes, your favorite building material supplier, etc etc?
Answer can be broken down into:
1. When project first starts OR aft...
Don Chambers
direct mail - response rate too high
I just started a direct mail campaign. I sent out 1,109 postcards in 2 batches. The first 600 hit today. I expected about 3 calls - 1/2%. I have gotten 23 calls - almost 4% and I could not get to all the calls. I...