cover of episode 112: “Little Old Lady House” Investing with Mark Updegraff

112: “Little Old Lady House” Investing with Mark Updegraff

Publish Date: 2015/3/5
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    <p>Get ready for another incredible episode of the <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast">BiggerPockets Podcast</a>! On today’s show we talk with real estate investor and property manager Mark Updegraff about buying homes from little old ladies, managing tenants with less stress — and who has the bigger beard: Brandon or Mark.</p><p>If you want to learn about developing a buying criteria, how to get great leads through BiggerPockets, the “extra step” you should most definitely take while screening tenants, and a whole lot more, then don’t miss out on this entertaining show!</p><p>In This Episode We Cover:</p><ul>
  • What everyone should know about growing beards
  • How Mark got started in real estate
  • How to find a 100 percent value neighborhood
  • Perspectives on Section 8 and slumlords
  • The “extra step” you should perform during tenant screening
  • Lessons learned from Mark’s very own property management business
  • Clever methods for finding deals
  • How Mark get leads through BiggerPockets
  • Mark’s take on real estate agents
  • How to develop a solid buying criteria
  • Thoughts on get-rich-quick schemes when it comes to real estate
  • And SO much more!
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