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Good evening all, Just trying to get a conversation started about why others have given up in the past. I know many people who are interested in real estate, some pursue it, but many many decide not to do it after a...
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First situation: Apartment was advertised at $1400 for a 2 bed/1 bath house. Prospective tenants had 2 pets and we agreed to increase rent to $1430 (15/pet). Lease was written up with the 2 pets allowed and the rent s...
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Would you overpay for a deal? Most offers I put in for a deal(on market and off market) does not get accepted and that is ok with me. The first thing an Agent or wholesaler tells me is "You don't know the market" "i...
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I've finally done it. My first batch of yellow letters went out yesterday. Whoever said that thinking doesn't cure fear but action does was spot on.
I know Greg Smith's thread is popular so I figure people might enjo...
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I'm on a Portland, OR real estate broker's email list (I was thinking about buying in Portland a few months ago) and received what appears to be a pretty alarming change the city council is trying to pass this Thursda...
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I've been interested in real estate for over a year. In that time I have read God knows how many books. I have "partnered" with a friend who has hard money connections. I've been going through the pre-foreclosures f...
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Quick question BP folks,
My tenants lease is up as of November 1st, 2022 and I am contemplating selling the property: As of right now I could walk away 200kish tax free because I have lived in the property 2 out of ...
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