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Mark Bookhagen Lesson learned...
5 June 2014 | 1 reply

I thought I'd share this for those of you who are just getting started...

I put a duplex under contract the day after I looked at it because I knew it was a good deal. It was FSBO. All appropriate riders, etc...

Brad Williams Lessons Learned
2 March 2014 | 3 replies

Even though I have been doing this a few years, I still consider myself a newbie. I just had a deal fall through and learned a new lesson. Well not a new lesson but, was reminded of a previous lesson and why I g...

Donald Cooley Lesson learned
16 January 2016 | 6 replies

Hi all,Learned a valuable lesson in our first real estate purchase. I learned that one should be certain there are no prior inspections needed on the property by the previous owner. In the process of getting the renta...

Rob L. Lesson Learned
28 April 2014 | 7 replies

I had a funny yet expensive lesson I learned a couple weeks back. Hopefully others might be able to learn at my expense.

So we closed on a 3 family that was a short sale in Feb. 2 units were rented and the 3r...

Don Hines Lessons Learned
30 April 2012 | 5 replies

This subject has probably been discussed many times before. But, for the newbies or other less experienced rehabbers (than myself) here is my most recent experience.....
Lesson 1.
I depended upon the disclosed square ...

Griffin Fehrs Lesson Learned
15 May 2015 | 2 replies

Hello All,Figured I'd share about a recent deal that slipped away and the mistake I made that caused it.In my area I work probates as part of my marketing and I had a great lead on a property with extremely strong com...

Grace Carney Lesson Learned!
9 January 2015 | 2 replies

Sooo, what is your biggest Real Estate lesson learned in 2014?  Maybe we can all learn from each others mistakes!  :-)

Earl Louis Learned Lesson
5 May 2016 | 4 replies

Ok as everyone knows in New Mexico in the Albuquerque Area.  I know its a blessing when a deal gets looked at and is of interest.  Since im starting out and still learning the aspects of REI.  When i get some deals i ...

Angela Ferrell Lease Lessons Learned
7 November 2016 | 4 replies

Hey guys,My wife and I recently took over the property management of our investment property and wanted feedback on what items we should write into our lease to best protect our interests.  Interested to see what's wo...

Jaclyn B. Painting Lesson Learned
13 August 2014 | 14 replies

I recently purchased my first buy and hold investment. The house was in pretty decent shape. The seller wanted out quickly and so they agreed to provide funds for some needed repairs that came up during the inspection...