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7 January 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
You should be going to real estate investor meetups to meet other, more experienced investors, instead of looking at markets farther away before you really know what you are doing.
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6 January 2025 | 0 replies
With the right renovations, we saw it as an ideal project to maximize returns in a growing market, especially with our experienced partner, Seth Choate, by our side.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
I'm also new to real estate investing and have experienced the same rollercoaster of emotions.
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12 January 2025 | 11 replies
In addition to tangible screening such as credit checks, evictions, criminal background, & income checks consider intangibles as well - how well do they communicate with you & how professional?
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2 January 2025 | 19 replies
.: I think you meant to type was… Thanks @Jeff S.for your free professional advice.
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5 January 2025 | 8 replies
Pittsburgh ranks #5 on Marcus & Millichap’s list of high-yield multifamily markets.Pittsburgh’s unemployment rate (4.7%) has dropped by 17.5% over the past 5 years.Pittsburgh is experiencing a demographic shift.
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5 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm eager to learn the ropes, connect with experienced investors, and contribute to this fantastic community.A little about me:- Location: Bellevue , PA-Focus: Real estate wholesaling, with a long-term goal of building a portfolio of rental properties.- Background: Took some real estate classes before but really a lot of self learning on creative financing - Current Goal:To close my first wholesale deal within the next few months by learning from seasoned investors and applying proven strategies.I'm here to absorb as much knowledge as possible, so if you have any tips or resources, I’m all ears!
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11 January 2025 | 7 replies
If they fail to comply, you may need to involve legal counsel or contact your state’s real estate commission.Hire a Reliable Manager: Finding a professional, responsive property manager is key.