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Howdy! Many of you may have seen my recent thread about my journey to becoming licensed in TX. The thread is here:RE License Journey - TXThis thread will serve as a step-by-step guide, for aspiring agents. This is ...
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Hello fellow BiggerPocketeers!In an effort to provide the best answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, we've created an FAQ Forum so our most knowledgeable members can answer a frequent question thorou...
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An Alabama client of mine had this experience, but I think it is relevant nationwide. He had smoke detectors in all rental houses. It was the tenant's responsibility to test the batteries periodically and replace them...
Hey BPers.
I have my first unit and, to be honest, it's being sitting the last 9 months because of other business endeavors.
I'm circling back to it and my question is this (see picture).
There are 2 light fixtur...
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Cold Calling
As much as I HATE cold calling I was wondering if anyone has paid someone to call and fill out a Property Info Sheet?
If so what was the rate you paid?
How did you pay?
Here are my thoughts:
Give my c...
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Hi Everyone,I have been on this forum for quite a while and got all the motivation to start real estate investing from here. I have finally saved around 50k to start investing in real estate. I live in California but ...
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Hello BP Crew,We recently had a contractor in Montgomery, AL go look at some potential properties we were going to bid on and one we had a contract on. He never mentioned charging us for anything and we just asked hi...
I recently purchased my first home this past Thursday. Leading up to it felt like a dream come true, I found the perfect home. I could not wait to finally settle and move in.
Settlement day came and it was a nightma...
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Small Multifamily (2-4 units) Only Works 1 of 4 Ways Right Now
1. Large down payment sacrificing Cash on cash return. You may be able to break even or cashflow, but you'll be putting 25%+ down and your CoC will b...
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Hey guys,
I have come across a couple lists of high net worth people who have been lenders on private mortgages in the local county and I am considering sending them a letter seeking REI loans. I have read all the p...