Ok so I have done my research, have Tracked down my areas I want to invest for the most part. My question. Is that since they are far away, and I haven't established a trustworthy realtor, how do I buy properties from...
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What is the best tool to find contact information of property owners?
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My tenant just texted me that she recently purchased a router for her internet. When she plugged it in, she discovered that the phone jack doesn't work. I didn't think to have the phone jacks tested when I bought ...
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Starting my journey into real estate investing was challenging just like starting any other business venture. To be honest, I didn't think I would make it this far, not because I didn't believe in myself but because i...
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So we bought a project today. Built about 1960, 3/1.5, 1580 ft², good location, $29,000. But it's ugly.Front entrance, view from drive, and back of house:
We will work on this one off and on, as we have the tim...
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While searching for properties, I found a guy on Craigslist in FL looking for private investors. His name is Peter Sturnialo and his business name is NGS Business Opportunities LLC. I sent a message and then spoke wit...
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Some of you that have read my posts may know my style of managing tenants. I am supper selective in screening tenants and strict with enforcement of rules. I have no loyalty to substandard tenants and believe they sho...
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Hi everyone. I am Sharef, my current role is to source deals in the NYC metro area specifically Staten Island for my father. He has been an investor and developer for over 20 years. We here in New York have all witnes...
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Hello!I've been lurking on the site and forums for a while now, but now I'm starting on my first deal.I have a few prospects that I want to look into, but one has been particularly difficult. It's a single family home...
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Hello BP. I am looking into section 8 in Illinois in Will county (Joliet). As I was looking up the HUD advertised rates I have noticed in 2016 through 2018 the amount has been dropping. (Example 2 bed rents in 2016...