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I used Bill Bartmann's 9-Step Goal Setting plan he wrote about in 'Secret's to Success.' What is interesting is that the 9th step is 'Taking Action.' This is where most folks drop off when looking to become note inv...
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So I have a few rants that I would like to share. I feel like I can move on after sitting on the BP chair and talk about it.Story 1 - 22 unit complex in Houston TXSo I purchased a 48 unit complex about a year ago for ...
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Listening to this weeks podcast the guest made a statement that he would Never hire someone unless they had a job in collage. How many of you successful folks out there had a Job in collage? (I realize some of you nev...
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Highest property prices in the nation, maybe the world. Yet commission rates are untouched. 5-6% is still standard. But how is that possible considering that'd be more than most people make in a year? $100,000 I he...
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Hey guys, could you please help me out? I have a house and I’m trying to pick between a few tenants. The house stinks because there was some animal poop or something and I don’t have time and money to replace the car...
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There was a recent question posed in another forum asking investors what they look for in a Realtor to work with.
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Hey Y'all. I've been working hard to find the right investment property, and I think I have found the one at this point. It's not on the MLS - older gentleman is selling off his units. The cash flow is great. He is as...
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I recently (late Sept. 2018) purchased a duplex in FL. The property was fairly run down, i.e. overgrown yard, the occupied unit has window coverings consisting of aluminum foil and/or bed sheets/blankets, additionally...
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I own SFRs in Humble, specifically choosing that area to invest and live because of the lower flood risk, but haven’t bought yet this year for lack of deals meeting my strict criteria, so I have some capital.
What i...
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I did it!!! I got the building under contract and its time to get the funding and start due diligence! It's HAPPENING!! I feel like two things at the same time... YAAAAAYYY 🎉😀💃🏾 and OH CRAP!!! 😱😱😱Now I have Inspec...