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I own rental properties in Mesa AZ, Las Vegas NV and Memphis TN -- all purchased with the traditional loan (typically 20% down) and they are are moving along nicely in terms of their overall returns. The properties in...
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If you own property, particularly any property that is not your primary residence, please be aware and get involved! The passing of this proposition will nearly quadruple property taxes for short term rental propertie...
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We currently run a direct mail campaign over 6 months consisting of 6 different letters sent out 1 per month to each lead. I just recently went full time as an investor and we want to ramp up our lead generation. We...
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As I'm looking for deals as a new investor, a lot of houses that at least superficially meet my criteria are being offered at public auction. I have not done a deal yet, and am somewhat intimidated to try and get my f...
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Hey BP Fam, I currently have a local investor looking to exit his rental business within the next 5 years because he's older in age. So he wants to sell all of his properties. A vast majority of them have 100% equity...
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Over the last 4 years with the help of the amazing BP community, I've been able to build my portfolio to 15 residential units. But I realize that this is still at a "mom and pop" level not big enough to hire a staff, ...
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Hello everyone We are looking to buy an STR in Windsor hills or champions gate . We recently visited champions gate and loved it but have some concerns around party crowd and that it’s zoned specifically for STRs so c...
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Hey, Everyone -- I'd like to launch a new venture in the short-term rental space and wanted to ask everyone here what your biggest challenges are.
In the past, I've launched and sold 2x PropTech ventures in the multi...
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I'm considering purchasing a government owned apartment complex that is totally vacant with 50 units. I can buy the property for next to nothing as long as I agree to rehab it, which I'm estimating will cost between 1...
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I could really use some cumulative life experience advice this evening! I just used the MySmartMove site for tenant screening and was greeted with a tenant score of "conditional" with a FICO of 468. I have had bo...