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A major decision to launch my own company came recently when I began to study the data I was collecting in the Wichita area and comparing it to the data released from Wichita State University's annual market reports. ...
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I’ve gotten listings from cold calls before, but they were homeowners, not investors. If an agent cold calls you with the intention to list one of your properties, how would you respond? What are your thoughts on co...
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Good evening everyone.How often do you (if ever) perform a full walk through of your rental properties? I own a 1-bedroom rental and I usually inspect the rental about once a year (without counting informal pop ins). ...
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I recently leased an apartment to a couple for whom all credit check and background check checked out fine through smartmove.com. They paid 1 month security deposit and said will pay the rent when they move in on 1st ...
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I'm curious to know and understand whether or not you should still consider Total property tax and Mortgage payment as separate expenses on the "4 square method".... in the case that you are having those taxes escrowe...
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Hello BP,
My name is Cody and I'm a new real estate investor located in the Fort Worth area that already has a partner to help with the contractor/construction part of a rehab, we are looking to buy our first proper...
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Just want to know from experience, how much of a liability is to have a tenant with Pets, specifically two dogs? Is it worth the trouble? Is it actually a bad thing? The house I'm planning to rent has mostly carpet, w...
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I'm looking to start a direct marketing campaign. I am looking to do postcards. Is it best to pick a one stop shop vendor that designs the post cards, sends them and creates the list or should I get the list from a ...
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My husband and I have been successfully running an Airbnb in our primary in NY for almost two years now ( what @Ben Leybovich now enjoys and promotes in his book). We confidently purchased another luxury home in FL fo...
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Did some searching here and found some good info. but wanted to post my situation and see if anyone had any opinion / feedback.Currently working on a flip in Illinois (which has been a horrific experience to say the l...