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Hello all,I have some properties in metro detroit area that a friend is helping to manage but lately there have been more than usual amount of maintenance issues and I am looking for a handyman that's my "go-to guy" -...
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Hello, my name is Sumiya. Today is my first day at bigger pockets and I was going through some posts and I felt so connected with many of the experiences as an owner, and investor in many different levels. As a prope...
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A lesson I learned later is that real estate is not just about numbers, which is contrary to the thinking of most investors. Focusing solely on numbers often leads to the purchase of low-quality properties. For exampl...
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Are utilities typically included with rent in the South Wisconsin markets? If so, what do they typically run per unit or square foot?I am looking at the Janesville area and Rock County specifically, targeting small mu...
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Andddd the moment you have been waiting for has arrived. You ran the deal analysis, checked the financial boxes, finally figured out the lock box code that contains the keys to your first rental, and are ready to make...
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First investment property....this is the Deal. A duplex 2- 2 bed 1 bath, a double wide 3 bed 1 bath, a primary residence 3 bed 2 1/2 bath, and an ADU 3 beds 1 bath. The concerns I have are as follows... the original o...
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Real estate investing is often about maximizing positive cash flow to produce the best possible return on investment. We can increase value by increasing cash flow. Here are a few ideas that I have that I want to sh...
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Several Basic Fraud Schemes to Note:
I have now been in accounting and specifically in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination for 7+ years not only dealing with your typical frauds, embezzlement, theft, and breach...
I have seen more than 100 posts asking questions about how to do mass mailings. Often people seem to think it is all about picking the right color, right day of the week, right size, right postage, right nickname, ri...
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Hi all!Looking to connect & chat with investors, contractors & property managers in Louisville Kentucky! My fiancé & I are ready to invest in MF 2-4 Units in Louisville, already preapproved & looking f...