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As I've mentioned before, I'm pretty well experienced in buying here at our sheriffs auction (WI is a judicial state) and haven't had an issue yet in buying quite a few of them and I've got a guy who runs the title se...
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Has anyone worked with a contractor named Richard Brooks, under either the business name Semper Fi Renovations or STL Flips? I have a project going with him right now that is not going well, running almost 2X over est...
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I've heard some people manage their own rentals without living near there. My VA does most it for me here in nashville, but the main part I can't crack is the physical items. Who keeps the keys? Who stores the lockbox...
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Situation - You've just closed on a new property. It needs significant repair / renovation work. Your goal is to fix it up and have it rented or on the market as soon as possible.
What is the very first thin...
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I'm so excited a new chapter just opened in my REI career! This was always in my mind, and after 3 months of going after auctions, I landed my first acquisition! For the record I have 3 rentals out of which one was a ...
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I am currently a 19 year old looking to simply gain as much financial education, simultaneously saving money for future investments. My biggest one would be leveraging my VA home loan in about 3 years. I want to know ...
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Good evening all. My real estate journey started two years ago when my parents passed and left me what was to be their unrealized retirement property. It’s ten acres on a hillside surrounded by vineyards with a pocke...
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Hi all,First, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who contributes to this forum. I'm learning tons here and all you fine folk make this a great resource!Now, I'm curious what people think about (minor) negative...
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Hi all,Generally speaking, do you think it is a good or bad idea to discuss your success in real estate with friends, family and co workers? Discuss not in a gloating or bragging way but talking about specifics of pas...
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I’m reading the book on long distance investing and it’s on the part about warzones and I’ve never heard of anyone having a great experience investing or managing property in those areas. I read the section 8 bible bo...