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From appreciation beginning in 2010 to 2018, I have gained almost $200k in equity on three homes in Northern Colorado. I have read that investors shouldn't bet on appreciation, focus on cash flow, then any appreciati...
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For those of you in the industry, what do you all do for health insurance and retirement benefits?
I am currently at CRE salesperson and uninsured.
Health Insurance: Mid-20s, Single, Male
Retirement: IRA, Emergen...
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Hi everyone, I am looking to buy my first property in North New Jersey area. A lot of the houses in further North New Jersey are cheaper but usually they have septic and well water. Would you buy a house with those? d...
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HI BP,I have a 1 year old water heater and have to repair my chimney costs $5,000. I have two options:1. Repair the chimney for $5,000 and keep the existing water heater or 2. Replace the water heater with a tankless ...
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Is it typical for a HML to request we fill out the loan application form on our website and provide the fee($1200) immediately after filling the form to our account officer for processing and documentation of the loan...
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I’m buying properties that were owned by tired landlords who never raised rents. For the most part, tenants aren't complaining about it because I do it slowly and give them lots of warning. Of course, I still get tena...
Hello,
I am wondering what you feel is the best way to get leads. Is it Craigslist, direct mail, open houses, blogging, etc? I am considering launching my first direct mailing campaign and plan to send to renters a b...
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So we’re buying our first flip farmhouse on a few acres. We are buying from homeowner during their redemption period for the payoff. Good buy. We’ve been in contract with Ernest money at title company. The farmhouse i...
I had a heating and air conditioning talk to me about doing a ductless system in a 900 sqft house. Has anyone had any experience with these units?
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I am personally just starting off on my real estate journey. Newbie if you will. Ive been doing loads of research and I just find the real estate investing world to be fascinating. Im looking to make my first investme...