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My wife and I have negotiated to purchase our first REI deal in East Texas, near Longview. I would like to network with other REIs that are connected to this area.
The property has some great potential, but needs ...
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We purchase 5-7 REO's each month, and I have always had this question...
On at least 80% of the deals we do, the bank has not recorded the deed or CT, and they do not until right before closing. While it does not aff...
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I am looking to buy my first property but am trying to figure out what the best action would be, if any, in my current position.I live in a 3/2 5 year old home in a subdivision. The original owner had a lot of custom ...
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Hello I'm not sure if anyone has run into the situation, but it is most likely unique to the city of Philadelphia. I have a property that is located on a somewhat busy street. It is a corner unit and there is a septa ...
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I just closed on my first single family rental last week. I have some work to do inside and am planning to have it ready to rent by April 1st. When should I start advertising, now or in a couple of weeks when it is in...
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I understand traditional rentals require vacancy, maintenance, CapEx, property management, taxes, and insurance. Other than utilities, what other expenses should I be aware of before I buy my first STR. Thank you in a...
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How much is the fee to replace lost key or go to house to let tenant in.
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The tenant that moved out had a baby and I guess they must have tried to baby proof the home. I understand that that dangling cords are a concern, but what they did to the cord blinds was ridiculous:They knotted and t...
I'd love some input into the idea of buying cheap properties in a economically depressed area with cash, and selling them with owner financing as a means of income.
I have purchased two properties in the past with ow...
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I've been reading many posts the past couple weeks and notice that the majority of you buy residential properties at .60, .70 cents to the dollar, etc. on properties that aren't even listed on MLS....
Now, I underst...