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I've had rentals since 2018 and I can easily say that property management has been an expense that wasn't needed. My account manager is doing about as well a job at finding rent-paying tenants as I am at levitation. ...
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Anyone here do STR in Gulf Shores or Orange beach? Vacationing here right now and my partners, we own STR in other locations and we are interested in learning about the local laws and STR nuances for the area. If you ...
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Hello all,
While driving yesterday, I noticed a house with DCRA notices all over it - overgrown grass, unpaid taxes, utilities cut off etc. Quick online research revealed that the owner passed away and property has ...
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Beware of Fraud and Scams in the Lending Industry: A Guide to Protecting Yourself
The lending industry, unfortunately, can be rife with fraud and scams. To safeguard yourself and your investments, it is crucial to co...
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When driving for dollars, you find a property that needs some love. Your research reveals it’s owned by a bank but not listed with a Realtor. Is there a way to make an offer on these?
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do I've been doing a ton of research on the different types of investing and I think I am getting close to the niche that I will persue. Can any one give me any advice on subject to?
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Just like you wouldn’t go renovate a property without having the right tools, you wouldn’t buy an investment property without having the right data. These are the 5 research tools I use to make data-driven investment ...
Good morning BP!My wife and I are currently under contract for a 3-flat in the Jefferson Park/Portage Park area. I'm trying to get quotes for Home Owner's Insurance policies - anyone have any recommendations or sugges...
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New to real estate foreclosure bidding and would like some clarity on what these are. "Amount" seems to be the amount of money the property was won for (open to being wrong), in the bidding sense. But what happens to ...
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My wife and I were driving around Claremont in Southern California and noticed a vacant home with notices plastered all over the front windows. looking through the windows revealed an empty house with lots a work to d...