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Before developing my automated system, I would make individual phone calls, send out individual emails, and wait until I had an actual deal before engaging in communication with investors. Those tactics are a prime ex...
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Hey BP community, I wanted to see what experience folks have had using satellite tv and internet in their short-term rentals, specifically in the Smokies. I have a larger cabin in Wears Valley in the Smokies (5bd), a...
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I have read in several different forums about the 8% rule but I don't completely understand it. Can anyone give me a good explanation of this? Thanks in advance.
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Hello all!
I am Blake, originally from Jacksonville Fl but now living in Pensacola Fl (for the next few months at least). I am an Active Duty Air Force officer about to complete CSO school here in Pensacola. ...
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Hey All -
I was hoping to get some feedback on using Quickbooks Online. We currently use QB, but it would be MUCH easier to manage our books if we shifted to their online platform.
Can anyone share the...
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I just spent the last 4 hours reading through some posts on this forum and what a great community of people! It is truly the total package with amazing questions, advice, commodore and experience. As for my intro, I'...
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Hi everybody!
My name is Wanda, I'm a brand new real estate investor and live in Chicago. In fact, I am so new that I have yet to complete my first deal! (gasp!) ;)
I have always had a desire to get involved in R...
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Hey BP! New investor here and I’m wondering how you guys call listing agents on sites like LoopNet. I have other investors interested in properties so I want to be able to call and have the right numbers before I pres...
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Bigger Pockets continues to amaze me - thank you, Josh and Brandon for creating such an amazing forum & knowledge treasure trove! I listened to the podcast with Dave Van Horn yesterday about note investing. I have...
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Good afternoon BP! I am getting into wholesale in the Chicago land area, so far I have had little trouble getting in contact with "motivated sellers" and getting things under contract. I am working on getting my first...