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Small house on the lake.
50k.
Inside needs paint and cleaning.
Why is it so cheap?
Septic needs replacing.
Foundation has several vertical cracks.
Been vacant for a lot of years.
Because - and only because - the...
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Over the last few weeks, our clients have asked a common question while dealing with us. The question was: Why should I choose a Real Estate agent over directly selling my house?
Although the clients were satisfied...
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Owning rental property is a business. Generally speaking, revenue is earned through rent payments from a tenant. Having an empty space, whether it be an apartment unit or a single family rental, is considered a vacanc...
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I'm an experienced REALTOR on Florida's Emerald Coast specializing in short-term rentals. Every day, I have conversations with investors who want certainty on "the numbers".What are "the numbers"? What do "the numbe...
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Hello. Looking for some guidance. I have spoken with an attorney briefly but would like some thoughts from others.Context:I had a 9 month tenant, upper scale property and tenant, $19K security deposit.Tenant vacated...
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Hello BP members,
This is my first real post here, and am looking for some thoughts/advice on a potential first deal.
I am new to the investing arena, and have been focusing on probates. I started sending out letter...
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Ready to dive in, just need an all encompassing guide to direct mail/seller negotiation. Any tips, gurus, programs that worked for you?
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Hi Everyone,Full Disclosure: I've been lurking in the shadows of the forums and digesting EVERY single episode of the podcast like audio crack for weeks now.This is me officially stepping out to say "hello".My name's ...
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If you’ve managed to untangle yourself from “paralysis of analysis” for long enough to explore your local market, here are a seven ideas to bear in mind:
1. Keep it within 30 minutes of where you live: The reason fo...
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Hi, I’m a new landlord. What is the best way to communicate with tenants if I have questions for them or inform them of tasks I will be performing in their home? Should I use text, email, written notice, or phone call...