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We recently bought our first flip and began to get estimates. One of the subs needed is a chimney repairman/tech. He recently gave an estimate for $6500 and wants $2500 down and the balance upon completion. Is it usua...
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Hey all - For those of you self-managing your STRs, what kind of automations are you currently using to make life easier? My List:- Auto Generated Smart Lock Codes (built-in integration through channel manager) - Set ...
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Hey All - We just added a new vendor to our BP Investor Discounts (Perks) Program and I thought I'd share . . .One of the requests our members seem to have on a regular basis is for websites, and we found a company th...
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This post is for the new and newer Investors out there. When we start out as Investors, most of us want to be the great landlord we never had: one that fixes everything quickly, who is super nice, and wants to make li...
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There are three issues around water utilities work that don't make that much sense to me. These issues are likely to get much worse due to the lack of investment of in water infrastructure and climate change in the co...
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I'm trying to workout what the best CRM is to use for this that doesn't actually cost money yet. I have Podio setup with the REI package, but it's got a bit of a clunky feel to it. Hubspot feels a little better, smoot...
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Hello, I’m a newbie in Houston Texas. I have built relationships with multiple wholesalers but it looks like they always inflate the ARV. I have moved to try to buy and hold, but I haven’t gotten my offers accepted on...
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Hello everyone! I’m looking for advice from people who have used Home Advisor from the contractor’s side of the business. I am a small contractor who is looking to solicit more business, and Home Advisor seems to be a...
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Hey all,Does anyone have experience using CliqStudios.com for cabinets? These are plywood cabinets made from wood grown in the US (depending on the wood type), fabricated in China, assembled in the US, and require a 5...
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Hi BP members,I am brand new to the real estate investment world, a few posts and my first REIA meeting last week! I am grateful for the opportunity to interact.From my research so far and based on my personal situati...