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Hiring a property management company is a decision that requires careful thought. IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM, shares five essential things to look for:
Licenses & Certifications – Ensure the firm has certific...
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Property is worth 80,000 - 90,000Original loan was 100,000 with a property value of 120,000I would be taking over at 82,000 due on loan at 7.5% (just taking over payments on his mortgage as I can't get conventional or...
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Hi Everyone, So after countless hours of listening to podcasts, surfing these forums learning from you all, and reading tons of articles/books I am super pumped to finally be closing on my first property in about a we...
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Many investors are scratching their heads wondering why certain asset types have been largely unaffected and, in some cases, even performing better and trading at higher prices than before the pandemic. Not all Commer...
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I'm just starting out and want to invest in specific neighborhoods in Orange County, CA. One of my favorite things to do is driving through the areas to get a feel for living there and while doing so, I've found some...
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Ladies and Gents,Its been awhile since I've posted, but plan on contributing more in the near future since I recently acquired a 4 plex. That said, I'm trying to navigate the best software options for my small, but gr...
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After just completing my first refinancing deal (32% forced appreciation on a one-year live in flip), I have become aware of the loan signing agent profession. During my signing appointment my agent was shocked with m...
A friend recently suggested that I look into becoming a LSA as a means of getting my feet wet in the industry while learning the industry and figuring out my entry strategy. She said that I could potentially earn $125...
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I'm just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good property management company in Fresno. Specifically the El Dorado Park area aka Sin City. It's a 16 unit apartment building that has been severely mismanage...
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Hi All,Looked through the forums and didn't see any thread on this so I figured this would be of help to others as well in this situation!I have a seller in which I would like to email a contract (purchase agreement) ...