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So I recently met a realtor who I agreed to let act as my buyer's agent. She's probably showed me 7-8 properties and has put in a lot of time, been very responsive, etc. I assumed she would be making 2.5-3% commission...
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Bad news announced today. The new release is removing the ability to contact guests by hiding their emails and phone numbers and filtering them in the messaging.Given the fact VRBO is awful in vetting the guests, this...
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Hello fellow BPs! As a new member this is my very first post on the forums; with many more to come I hope, I'd like to say hello!With all that I have been learning about multi-family rentals, I came across AirBnB and ...
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Hello BP, I have been doing some research trying to find cheaper ways to market and better ways to find motivated sellers. I have come across facebook ads frequently, but many people are saying that they have mixed re...
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We had someone come to Birmingham from Miami over the weekend to check on five houses that he bought for ‘clients’. Here’s a snapshot of the situation: He’s owned these properties somewhere around a yearHe’s never se...
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Hi Everyone - I'm new to BP and new to REI. I live in Southern California, as the market is super inflated. I am looking to make my first real estate investment as I have enough cash to either buy a cheap place in a...
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Just a quick disclaimer. This is a really long post. Also I am also now employed by a self storage operator so my opinion is probably is not objective.I was a professional sale person who "retired" on 3/31/2018 to l...
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Hello all! I am in a dillema and that is whether I should purchase an engagement ring or use the money to put down on my first house. Here is some info about me:My girlfriend and I have been dating for 6 years (since ...
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I’m considering cashing out my 401(k) and IRA funds to invest in more real estate and would appreciate any advice or insights on whether this idea is viable.
Current Financial Situation:
Significant savings in 401(k...
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What are some strategies you have used to improve or rebuild credit?