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I recently started cold calling in search of motivated sellers. I would drive around and any house that seemed distressed or vacant I would search up on my local tax assessor's website. I would find the owner, than do...
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Im curious to hear what others have experienced to be more successful in terms of initiating contact on distressed property owners. Cold calls, mailers, door knocking, etc. I know most people don’t like to be bothered...
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Newbie question here need some help. Over the last two weeks I have shown my rental to 6 different groups of people and have gotten 3 different applicants. I understand the guidelines to screening like having gross...
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There are a lot of people who will tell you that hiring a VA (Virtual Assistant) is a great thing for your business. When they do, ask them what they have VA's do for them? DO NOT hire a V.A. to post on the internet...
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I know youtube is not the most reliable source for real estate news, but more than one real estate youtuber is mentioning that a big crash is coming as interest rates go up people will hold up on buying homes, there i...
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Hey everyone!
I have been wanting to get moving on real estate investing but never pulled the lever. I am now ready!! I had a bad experience with a rental property in the past (family and they absolutely destroyed ...
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Hello everybody,New to the forum, just as the post implies I'd like to know how everybody feels about investing in the real estate market in Southeast Asia right now. There are a lot of up and coming markets like Mong...
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Hi BP members,I wanted to know if you wholesale deals in NYC. I currently am looking to do so as well, as I now have time to preform proper due diligence and deal analysis. Any tips on farming the market in NYC for wh...
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Hello! I am hoping to get some insight on minimum stays for STR. I have been 2 night min, but I have heard that you may get a better quality guest with 3 night minimum. Any ideas?
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Hi BiggerPockets community,I want to share some insight on the growing industry of Coliving. It is a model which is answering a number of market demands both from the tenant and landlord side. The post is a bit longer...