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I see a lot of questions about financing and starting out and thought this would be a good discussion to start.
Like the subject says, how did you finance you first deal?
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The company entity issue continues to come up on this board as well as my landlord’s association. Here is a site that recommends against an LLC or corp.: http://www.johntreed.com/entity.html
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Hey guys, new wholesaler here. I am seeking some advice on tax delinquent properties. I have obtained a list, however I am not sure how to approach these deals. Do I send them a yellow letter or skip trace and cold ca...
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I am wondering what you feel is the best way to get leads. Is it Craigslist, direct mail, open houses, blogging, etc? I am considering launching my first direct mailing campaign and plan to send to renters a b...
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I got my escrow account analysis recently but did pay too much attention, until I received a payment increase notice from my lenders. Both are SFR in Austin, TX area (Pflugerville and Round Rock.) The shocker? One prp...
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I am in round two of a direct mail campaign and callers are getting more sharp in their replies; its said to expect creative responses to creative marketing and of course I'm hearing more "creativity" sent my way afte...
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Hi fellow investors. I haven't been on here in a while. I am trying to research different ways to use investor money. I have heard of folks using other investors selfie directed IRA money to invest in realestate and a...
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Hi bp community - I'm interested in your opinion on why you would or would NOT short-term rental your property. I talk to property owners almost everyday and while some are completely for the STR model because it bri...
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I have a friend (and third owner of some of my rentals) who would like me to do a hard money loan to buy an REO for him to rehab and flip. He's looking for 10% interest, six month balloon (interest payable at close o...