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31 December 2024 | 97 replies
Here in TN brokerages regularly hold EM deposits; I have a dedicated account for such deposits myself, by law, even though I don't actively broker RE but just maintain my brokerage for the PM side of things.
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4 December 2024 | 4 replies
If you find someone (or multiple agents) who are taking advantage of similar marketing strategies, you can get more inquiries this way.Lastly, I'd recommend an email campaign to all buyer, listing, and rental agents who are active the same area as the rental listing.All the best!
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5 December 2024 | 6 replies
I am still very active in my local market as a host of the WWL Home Improvement each weekend.
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7 December 2024 | 8 replies
if you're going to sell it to a buyer who isn't you, say that (and actually have a buyer.)if you're a full time agent though... i'd spend try to spend most or all of your time on on-market activities.
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4 December 2024 | 3 replies
For beginners, focus on markets with lower entry costs, high investor activity, and steady demand—like parts of the Midwest or the Southeast.
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6 December 2024 | 10 replies
., inspection fees) are considered part of your investment activities and can be deducted as a capital loss in the year they were incurred.
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4 December 2024 | 6 replies
We also have an alumni friend who is a few years older than us who is actively investing in real estate in our market.
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1 December 2024 | 15 replies
Guests will ask you and having some updated information about the area is always helpful. 100% can't stress enough to stay there for as long as you can to note the nuances every house has.
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1 December 2024 | 91 replies
Whereas the cap rate on active listings are 5, 6 range.
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2 December 2024 | 19 replies
Still stay active in BP though because there is a lot of wisdom in this group.