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Collin Hays Any experienced realtors in the Angel Fire/Red River/Taos NM area?
27 August 2025 | 11 replies
We found a small market in Questa at right around dusk, but most of their lighting fixtures did not work, so we had to use our flashlight to walk the aisles and gather some things.
Sam Leon Tenant claims health issues
18 July 2025 | 16 replies
I went inside with a flash light to look and it was very hot, muggy and had a bad smell. 
John Underwood Crazy neighbor put up this barrier
27 March 2025 | 26 replies
She scoffed at them.For four years after that, during hunting season, if I shot a deer on my land in the evening and was retrieving it on my land (after dark using flashlights) they would fire a shot off. 4 years straight man.
Nabu Khan Investing in Luray, Rileyville, Shenandoah, Front Royal, Virginia
9 March 2025 | 132 replies
If you go through conventional financing, a Cistern has to have a UV light installed.
Stuart Udis How are others balancing alignment of interest in partnerships spanning portfolios
6 February 2025 | 12 replies
Hi Stuart, I think you're shining the flashlight on the correct thoughts about these two individuals.
Kyle Hess What tools would you bring with you when touring a potential flip?
31 January 2025 | 5 replies
FlashlightTape measure/Laser measurePaper/Pen/iPadBinocularsReceptacle testerLevelMarbleDroneRespirator/Face Mask/Eye Protection/GlovesAQI testerWater pressure gaugeThermal cameraEndoscope cameraKnifeI bought over 20 houses in my lifetime and I’ve never taken more than a flashlight
Domenic Marchetti Walk-Through on Property With No Utilities On
27 September 2016 | 2 replies
BRING A FLASHLIGHT!!!!!
Evan Bell Moving in the right direction
14 August 2016 | 4 replies
I don't mean to go against the grain of those who are selling that idea - all I can say is that it did not work for me.So.......... back to taking seminars, buying cassette tapes and books - I wanted to learn everything I could about investing in real estate ---- so--I had to get money, working capital, and I needed to go on the cheap - A friend told me about cheap properties you could buy in Baltimore - houses for only $2-3,000 and many of them could be found at public auctions.After borrowing some money and getting some credit cards and a new job - one in sales - I was ready - ready to invest in cheap- junk properties in the City.And wouldn't you know it - I got lucky at my first auction and purchased a cheap house that was boarded up - Because of all those expensive seminars I enrolled in I WAS READY - prepared with my pry-bar, flash light, level, marble and probe - I decided to go to this building that was being auctioned the next day - I sort of removed some plywood and crawled through a window to take a look -Boy was I surprised - this place looked great - I later found out that the estate boarded it to keep squatters out.The next day - I was ready with my deposit and waiting for the auctioneer to start his melodious hypnotic chant - 5 bidders appeared but did not bid because they could not get it - I was the only bidder and got the house real cheap.Today as an auctioneer, investor and developer of commercial properties - if someone would ask my opinion on how to get started I would suggest ---Continue to study but learn how to cut through the BSGet a credit line Learn 20 creative financing techniques - no money down systems (that is none of your own money)Hang with a few successful investors and pick - pick - pick their brain*** Look at 50 houses in the area you intend to invest (not expensive, blue collar, mixed rental and home owner neighborhoods)When you are finished looking at 50 properties - you will be armed with knowledge that most agents and other investors don't have - knowledge of values -Keep a journal, put listings in it, write down everything the agent or owner says, keep a record of the cost per square foot - this will help determine values -Have agents send you expired listings - go knock on the door or send a letter to ask if they are still accepting offers on the property - Remember an expired listed is a property that failed to sell - the seller should still be motivated to sell. 
Frank S. DIY Must Have - DEWALT 10-Tool 20 volt
28 December 2018 | 10 replies
the extra 2amp batteries will be helpful when you're using your flashlight and radio at the same time with bigger drills etc. 
Sam Leon Have you ever been so scared you fell on your butt?
27 September 2018 | 2 replies
I went into the basement and used my phone flashlight.