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I'm a career military officer, just moved (back to) Pensacola, FL. I'm looking to get started (again) with REI, and I'm targeting waterfront/canal-front properties that need a little TLC.
Some back-story: I always ...
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Hi All,As one step towards my real estate investing goals, I have recently acquired my RE license in PA. I am focusing on buyer representation for income-producing properties (I am blessed to already have an investor ...
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Okay note pros...I have seen some discussion over the last several months about people kissing (guaranteeing) the notes adding value. It seems like you buy notes with sufficient ITV to protect your investment.
So ...
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As some of you guys know, I've been doing deals out here in Scottsdale for the last ~13 years. I've done a few dozen flips, a couple spec builds, bought and sold 3 short term rentals, bought and sold 2 long term renta...
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BP nation:
Need some advice on a property we're looking at. I'll compare a fixer upper that's on the market (HUD sale) to an example of what I'm finding in our market to be a fairly market priced conventio...
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Hey, I am curious about what other investors are using to find long-term tenants in this current rental market. I self-managed and have used Zillow for most of my rental properties over the last 5 years and it has bee...
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We recently have 10 vacancies in a 20-plex that we want to fill with long-term tenants in the next 30-60 days. We use Buildium PM software but that just seems like such a reactive approach.Anyone have some great Pr...
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Out of the blue I am receiving messages about a company called Strongbrook and how great they are and that I should refer all of my clients to this great and ethical company. Seriously, that was the message. I have ...
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There's lots of discussions in these forums of the pros and cons (mostly cons) of national STR/vacation rental property management companies like Evolve, Vacasa, etc. I've had good experience with a local property man...
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Hello, all. I've worked as a court reporter for the past seven years, but being that I live in what I call "Podunkville," small-town living, there is not enough court reporting work available in my neck of the woods ...