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My Journey from Residential to Commercial Real Estate
How I Got Started in Residential
I got started in residential real estate after I was released on waivers from the Oakland Raiders. I suffered an injury that I k...
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I just finished a rehab, it’s my first buy and hold soon to be BRRRR. I am starting to get a decent amount of interest. I am using the tenant screening process under tools on Bigger Pockets (Smartmove). The first two ...
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First time posting here so I appreciate any help! I am looking to buy my first two-unit home. It's a super overwhelming process so far. One thing that has come up for me a lot has been location and quality of living. ...
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I have a question for the group and would like some opinions, particularly if you have lots of experience. Anyway, I started off with student rentals which are single-family homes, but operate like multifamily, becau...
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Hey all,
WHAT QUESTIONS, red-flags, important criteria do you recommend and follow when interviewing and selecting a property manager?
*Brief Backstory*
In the last year we have moved from flipping to buy-and-hold...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $190,000
Cash invested: $1,700
Sale price: $215,000
Partner Driven, in collaboration with Seth Choate, faced an...
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How important is a landlord reference to you when screening tenants? How much do you value it compared to a credit report, income verification, background check?Have you found landlord references to be very helpful fo...
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Give the seller (or the buyer) the freedom to say “No.”This is written from the perspective of an investor with the intent to get a great deal on a property. This sales strategy, rooted in psychological reactance, als...
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Just curious why banks can take so long to make a decision on a short sale? What are they waiting for? We have a property under contract that is a short sale. We made the offer on 11/10 and the seller accepted it. It'...
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I’m in the process of getting my first home loan, plan on buying a duplex to live in for a year and then renting out both units after. Is it a good idea to hire a real estate agent? I prefer not to because I think I c...