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Hi everyone!I’m a new real estate investor. I’ve started to learn more, browse the forums, listen to podcasts, and attend meetups. I keep seeing people seek out and utilize real estate agents, but I’m not sure why.Sim...
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Malibu, CA joining the frey on STRs:A very typical response to STRs ( according to patch.com) is The Council is concerned that people would buy property in Malibu for the sole purpose of renting it out on services su...
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Maybe this isn't the correct category to put this. As I type this out, maybe I'm more so looking for a mentor that could give me some solid advise. I've made multiple purchases (2 separate primary houses and 2 more ...
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I was able to get a single family home under contract for 207,500 ARV 300,000 rehab 25/30. I'm getting a 5.875 interest rate taxes $8700 and insurance $900. The numbers made sense when taxes where $4700 for rental. U...
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Hello everyone, first post here. I may be able to search around in here for awhile and find some direction. I'm a bit busy with my small business and don't have much free time. So here it goes...and I'm hoping you all...
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Hello! My name is Geoff and I am in research mode on real estate investing. I live outside of Akron, OH and I have been reading and wanting to get into rentals for some time but due to life I never was able to pull th...
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Has anyone considered sending out direct mail to agents as one part of the their marketing campaign to develop leads? (And send out multiple mailings, of course)Example......Messaging would be something like:"Sell mor...
Needing some feedback or ideas on how to market and get units leased in Tacoma. My husband and I recently purchased and rehabbed a duplex (1/1 and 2/1) in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, about two blocks from St. ...
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Hi there, just call me dazed and confused.... I just sold an investment property that I purchased in 2011 and lived in as my primary residence. I did well with the sale and would now like to purchase and hold a multif...
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Looking at purchasing a vacation rental and furnishing it in Phoenix; any advice on location, size and what to expect out of short-term tenants?