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Investing feels overwhelming, and I get stuck in analysis paralysis. How much of your free-time goes into research versus actual hands-on work on-site? I’d much rather be working with my hands than sitting in front of...
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Fellow investors,I use property-shark to track down owners of commercial properties in New York. My problem is that I find it very confusing to track down one legitimate owner of the property, especially if the listed...
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How do folks go about generating a list of absentee out of state owners? Intent is to use the list to direct mail market in pursuit of rental properties
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Hey BP.I sent out my first batch of letters to homes I found "driving for dollars" last week. My first call back yesterday lead to a homeowner who was a year behind in mortgage payments and said the home is set to go ...
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I'm new to the forum and posted this somewhere else prior to finding this section. I love how many areas this forum has, it's great.
On finding private hard money lenders: Has anyone toyed with the idea of really mar...
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I'm trying to figure out what is needed from a hard money lender to get the loan? I just came across a property that I want to try and rehabb myself then sell. Any help is appriciated. Oh, and If anyone knows of any...
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I'm a new RE investor living in LA, but I have family in Michigan and am looking to invest in a small apartment building there. Since I can't just drive around looking for likely places, I was wondering if there's a ...
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Dear BP Community,I am reviewing an application for a potential tenant. this is a couple, not legally married, without kids.They are both in their early twenties (22), first time moving in together. They are willing t...
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I have a question regarding Bandit signs. Would someone share their thoughts on the use of bandit signs. What are response rates? What are sizes of signs etc.
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Purchased a 2500 sq duplex close to Dayton, Ohio. It has a shingle roof. About 3 layers. Roof seems to be in its last days and causing some moisture intrusion. I got quoted by one roofer for $6000 to tear off the shin...