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Hello!I’m trying to learn the ropes as I go. I haven’t purchased my first investment property yet and honestly, I’m determined to gain knowledge through self education and I have no rehab experience nor have ever work...
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We just completed one of the more important guides for landlords and I thought it important that we make it visible here on the forums. These are both MUST-READS!
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I didn't want to derail the other interesting conversation about credit scores, so thought I'd pose this as a separate question.When I was renting to mainly techies and students, they often had no credit at all. Ofte...
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Has anyone ever heard of a rehabber by the name of Tim Bratz? A buddy told me about him and I'm curious to know if anyone has worked with him or knows anyone that may have worked with him.
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Has anyone use RUBS (ratio utility billing system) on a small multifamily property (say 10 units or less)? Is it cost effective for smaller units? What are your thoughts/experiences? Thanks!
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As a BP binge listener, investor and agent, I'm curious why smaller areas of Kentucky are not receiving focus with their low land costs, & lower entry points? Ohio & Michigan were recently highlighted in the r...
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Hi, question:
May I tell a prospective tenant he's not a good fit before showing the house to him because he's refusing to comply with my showing policy of sharing a copy of his ID with me prior to the showing? He's ...
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I've purchased my first property in Northern Illinois about 30 minutes south of Joliet. It is a 1400 sq ft single family in a C class area that I plan to rent.The place will need all new utilities/appliances. Two la...
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I am amazed at the e-mail I just received from Prosper (text below). Yes, I had never used Folio, but I considered it a feature of my investment in Prosper notes. HOW CAN THEY DO THIS?Does this really mean that:1) M...
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Most community operators and most retailers now have, and depend on websites to drive traffic to their leasing and sales operations. No matter how an operator feels about them, websites are necessary when dealing with...