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"Your property needs too much work!" "It's not worth anything more than lot value!"  Do you know how many times I hear property owners tell me things like this?  They have been told this by real estate agents and friends who don't understand what investors like myself are looking for.  If you feel trapped in your home because you can't afford to do renovations or maybe you just don't have the time and energy to put into fixing things up…
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I sat with an older couple last month who sadly informed me that they were losing their home.  They were both recently divorced and tried to make it on  one income, but after time it caught up with them.  As I sat with them, I asked many questions trying to help them get caught up with the payments.  We called the mortgage company together, but they were too far behind to catch up. After a lengthy discussion, we all agreed…
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As a successful landlord for nearly 20 years, I can promise you that not all rental properties are created equal.  In fact, I am probably more picky about who rents my property than I should be, but it yields me a longer tenant who I absolutely enjoy renting to.  Here are a few questions that you need to ask when renting and important things to look for. Q. How long have you been a landlord and how quickly do you…
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