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Hi - I own a vacation rental property (short term rental) and this is the first time I've worked with a property manager. Essentially, from the moment I signed the agreement, I feel like I've just handed over the keys...
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Hi Guys,I know this may be very broad question - I'm interested to hear how folks got into their first RE deal and how much cash they started with....I live in NYC and getting in RE here can be very expensive here esp...
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Hi all...Jugo here.
I"m currently shopping for a loan for my 1st home purchase, and I had a question about HUD and was hoping, no, counting on the pros here to answer a few pertinent questions I know several rookies...
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Hello BP, I just wanted to share in my most recent and first Yellow Letter Marketing Campaign. I am obviously new and have been listening, reading, educating and doing what seems like nothing but RE stuff since getti...
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Hello - has anyone been able to find an alternative to Stessa? I thought it was great at first and conceptually it is, but the Automatic downloads are nearly useless. I've had a problem with one credit card for a year...
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I wasn't sure what category to put this in and I am not ready to name names quite yet but I am in the middle of a very frustrating RE deal. I would like your input on some things I have just learned.I am a former flip...
I've been debating with myself on where to invest my money. I presently have a duplex which was purchased on '06 as a primary residence/rental. I purchased this for $325,000 and presently owe aprox $280,000 at 6.5% it...
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Since "don't ask don't tell" was officially repealed today, I'm curious to RE investors, does it matter if your renters are gay or not? If you have gay renters, annecdotally as renters, are they worse, better, or the ...
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Hi my name is Zack Jackman and I am a newbie from Troutdale/Portland Oregon. I have been learning all that I can here on bigger pockets and I know there is much much more that I can learn, and I am excited to do so. R...
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I have a rental i just put on the market 5/2/1 2000 sq ft. It's the first time I am encountering applicants with very low credit scores, several children, and no bank accounts. 2 divorced women, 6 kids, no alimony, ve...