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Quy Huynh
Quy Huynh | Jan 26 2015, 21:42
Best Way To Approach an Off-Market Deal?
Hi All,I'm looking for a duplex downtown to buy it so that I can live in 1 unit and rent out the other. My plan has been to find "for rent" signs in the neighborhoods I want, call the Landlord's and basically ask them... View more
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Christopher Montgomery
Christopher Montgomery | Jan 26 2015, 20:20
Sandwich lease options
Good evening BP,I am looking at doing lease options in Tennessee; specifically Sandwich lease options. Does anyone have or know where I can get all the paperwork involved with these types of transactions.Thank you for... View more
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Cal C.
Cal C. | Dec 14 2014, 13:00
Investor
Use one interior paint color for all flips and rentals!
I posted this in another thread but felt it warranted it's own thread.  Yes, I realize that sometimes a different color would do better, but you wouldn't believe how much easier your life will be when you know exactly... View more
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Robert Shauchunas II
Robert Shauchunas II | Jan 26 2015, 12:46
Real Estate Investor
Freelance REI Assistant ? Virtual or Local
I'm hoping investors using an assistant or considering one will give me some insight. I have considered the idea of being a freelance real estate assistant. Before I market my services, I would like to know, do you... View more
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Brent Tatum
Brent Tatum | Dec 28 2018, 14:17
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Listsource question ?
When creating a list on listsource can anyone tell me the difference in the length of residence and the last market sales dates fields? 
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Jay Hinrichs
Jay Hinrichs | Jan 26 2015, 10:32
Real Estate Broker
Every body is moving to Oregon
http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/08/real_estate/oregon-moving/index.htmlWith all the talk of other markets little ole ORegon is red hot but it gets little investor attention maybe investors will want to get in before the... View more
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Joshua Dorkin
Joshua Dorkin | Jan 14 2021, 09:00
BiggerPockets Founder
How Street Names Affect Home Values
The guys at Zillow put out an article on the New York Times today that looks at the correlation between a street's name and a home's value.  The article even has a handy little tool to let you enter any street name and... View more
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Elijah Crowder
Elijah Crowder | Mar 2 2020, 19:20
unlimited grants from having 501c3
Hi everyone ,I recently found out that my wife's mother had an in home daycare on a 501c3. It was in there home that has a mortgage of 3000/month.And they do not want the house anymore is there anyway they can sign the... View more
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Eric Gutierrez
Eric Gutierrez | Apr 20 2013, 17:29
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anyone in Springfield illinois?
Anyone located in Springfield illinois?  My aunt passed away and we are going to be going through the process of selling her house.  Does anyone have an agent they would recommend? 
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Dale Burnside
Dale Burnside | Feb 3 2015, 16:49
Entrepreneur
Land Contract
I have a property that I could not sell when the bubble burst. I had to move out and have been renting it out ever since. My current tenant has poor credit but she has a good job and pays consistently on time. She is... View more
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Kate B.
Kate B. | Dec 13 2020, 21:30
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Rent paid through a third party
I don't remember where I read it, but BP was where I first learned about a third party place where rent is paid, online.Does anyone know a place that is reliable with the lowest fees?My new occupant came from a rooming... View more
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Brendan M.
Brendan M. | Dec 8 2020, 08:46
New to Real Estate
How did the 2008 crash change REI?
I'm pretty new to REI, and I've been reading a few books lately, but a lot were written before 2008. Not too say they have bad info because I think a lot of the principles hold true today and are excellent advice, but... View more
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Jackson Casstevens
Jackson Casstevens | Jan 25 2015, 17:20
Foreclosure Auction
I have been looking on Zillow and have seen several houses that are listed as a foreclosure auction that are valued well-below other similar houses. I'm sure the price will increase a good bit because it is an auction,... View more
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Andrey Y.
Andrey Y. | Jan 25 2015, 13:50
Specialist
Thoughts on traditional vs Roth SDIRA and 401k?
What are your folks thought on this? I'm someone that wants my portfolio to be primarily RE, but I stuggle in how to allocate funds between Roth and traditional IRAs, SDIRA, and 401k. I have normally done Roth IRAs... View more
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Tina Alcoser
Tina Alcoser | Jan 25 2015, 13:45
Foreclosure Specialist
I am looking for a partner to flip homes with in the San Diego area
I am looking for a partner to flip homes with in the San Diego area. I have extensive experience in flipping homes. My husband is also a contractor who has one over 100 flips.  I need someone to split the cost and... View more
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David Stuffle
David Stuffle | Jan 25 2015, 12:51
Strategies of buying "subject to"
I'm trying to wrap my head around when it make sense to buy a property "subject to".  What are the typical exit strategies after buying subject to?  Let's say a seller won't accept 50K on a 100K property.  If they only... View more
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Craig Shrimpton
Craig Shrimpton | Jan 25 2015, 10:12
How exactly are we helping the distressed seller?
All,Please help me get my head around a basic principle.One of the basic points in buying for cash from distressed owners is the investor is somehow helping them. I'm trying to figure out exactly how.For example: You... View more
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Eric M.
Eric M. | Apr 21 2020, 07:40
Investor
Flip or Rent REO in Major City
I recently purchased a two unit property REO in Baltimore. It needs work, regardless. However, I am really on the fence about whether to flip it or repair for buy and hold. Here are some of the details:- Two Unit in... View more
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Anthony Barbato
Anthony Barbato | Apr 18 2014, 16:23
Investor
How do I know if a market is on an upswing or downswing?
A big part of real estate investing involves researching markets, specifically whether those markets are in an upswing or a downswing. What is the best way or the most popular way to do this research and find this... View more
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Harpreet Walia
Harpreet Walia | Sep 3 2018, 07:32
Homeowner
Your perspective on this deal?
Hello All, We recently moved from Boston (MA) to New Jersey. We always have MA in our mind for rental properties because we know its a student/tenant friendly state. We recently saw a new construction coming up near to... View more
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Jeff Lee
Jeff Lee | Jan 30 2015, 20:55
Investor
New Roof Questions
My house needs a new roof due to leaks. Does anyone have an advice?Who to call. What to look for in a roofer. What type of shingle to use.I'm all about long term, so I don't mind spending a bit more for more quality... View more
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Chelsea Newton
Chelsea Newton | Jan 23 2015, 12:51
Homeowner
To be or not to be?
As an aspiring real estate investor, I attended my first REIA meeting yesterday and it was awesome! So many people came up and talked to me, and gave me business cards and such after the meeting. One thing I quickly... View more
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Joel Owens
Joel Owens | Jan 23 2015, 11:01
Real Estate Broker
Interesting Info about surveys in GA
Reading through GA statute code for fun.§ 9-3-30.2. Actions against persons engaged in land surveying (a) As used in this Code section, the term "land surveying" shall have the same meaning as provided by paragraph... View more
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Will Barnard
Will Barnard | Jan 20 2021, 22:05
Developer
Giving/Receiving and Receiving/Giving
In a recent forum thread, a fairly new member to our community made a post which was intended to attract readers to his own site in hopes of selling his products/services. It is clear that this person had more than... View more
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Lou Sunia
Lou Sunia | Jan 22 2015, 23:19
Real Estate Investor
escrow Company
Can someone point me to a good escrow Company that will be able to do double closings here in Hawaii please?
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