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Writing this post mostly for newer investors looking to get into Real EstateIt's tempting as a newcomer to fall into things like "off-market" "exclusive" etc. Truth be told, just because it is off market doesn't mean ...
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Long story but I've had a year long remodel finally come to completion. When I checked Zillow and other renting sites, there were very few properties for long-term rentals in Destin and Miramar. However, my house li...
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I am curious how some of the investors keep an eye on the MLS properties?
I personally use a combination of tools.
I used Coldwell Banker's web site FloridaMoves.com and set up several searches, usually...
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Despite my efforts with direct mail, staying in contact with wholesalers & agents, monitoring the MLS and auction websites, I'm still not scaling very quickly. Any suggestions for ramping up results?
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Hello BP,
I recently sent a yellow postcard to 439 absentee owners. I received a great response rate (10 calls) but most of the callers were looking for full market value on their homes (I added 2 callers to my buye...
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In another post, I explored how people felt about buying FSBO properties and whether FSBO properties were shunned. Several comments in that thread dealt with cons of FSBO and pros of realtor/MLS. So I thought I'd crea...
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Hi, all!Great to be here. Newbie, going for pre-approval this week and starting the first duplex house hunt. I have a realtor I've known for a few years that I trust. She is going to help in the hunt. Jump down to QUE...
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Hello everyone, we have a home on the market and signed a contract for realtor to sell it the first week of August and within 2 weeks the house was under contract and everything was going great until two weeks ago whe...
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I like to drive neighborhoods and look for run down properties. I feel this is a very targeted approach with better success ratios especially on specific streets or pockets I want to invest in, but I'd like to bran...
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Hi guys,
I have a question on whether or not this is an ethical practice or not. I put in an offer through a listing agent on a 2 family I liked. The offer was turned down and sellers say they will not budge. We are ...