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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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Ch. 1 Why I Love Rental Properties
Ability to use the leverage
Ability to hustle for greater returns
Ability to manage my investment directly
People always need a place to live
Its worked ...
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The role of the Appraiser is an odd one: Way too much art (opinions) and way too little science (data-analytics), with way, way, way too little accountability. While the world embraces tech tools to automate workflow...
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Hey all,I just need somewhere to brain dump.My tenant moved in about a year ago. I told her that we do not offer any washer or dryers with the unit. In the basement of my duplex, I have a washer and dryer in the basem...
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Since joining Biggerpockets, I've noticed one thing, everyone labels themselves as "investors". That covers a very wide swath. What specifically do you invest in, and what area of the country, or planet? REO's, short ...
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So just like the title of this post says, I finished the renovation of a house. I put it on the market, admittedly, for more than it is worth, and I had a few tire kickers but no offers. 4 months later, I am now at 5k...
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Among other demographics, I'd like to approach the LGBTQ community in selling a standalone residential property. Word-of-mouth, of course. How else?