12 October 2024 | 2 replies
The free apps usually provide less functionality than the paid ones.Reviews: Be sure to read online reviews before making a decision.
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11 October 2024 | 17 replies
As you're starting your journey, here are a few tips to help you along the way:Educate Yourself: Take advantage of resources like books, podcasts, and online courses focused on real estate investing.
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11 October 2024 | 8 replies
Tons of hours of YouTube and reading forums online and hours of applied work on my own properties.
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Facebook Marketplace and CraigslistDon’t underestimate the potential of social media and online platforms.
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10 October 2024 | 3 replies
If you're unsure whether your mortgage is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you can use their online loan lookup tools to verify [oai_citation:2,For Homeowners Affected by a Natural Disaster](https://myhome.freddiemac.com/docs/Natural_Disaster_Relief_Consumer_Flyer_GSEs.pdf?
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10 October 2024 | 13 replies
As of now, my general plan is to find a local realtor online who is experienced with real estate investing (and has investment properties of their own) to help me find a good local deal (goal is 20-25% return on ARV), get a hard money loan, aiming to rehab/repair/extend the property with my father (both have construction experience) within 4-5 months, and as for the loan exit strategy either sell or rent (depending on the deal).
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12 October 2024 | 6 replies
The property assessed value is $210,800 according to Real Property Assessment Division online record.
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17 October 2024 | 23 replies
I did go online and read about DSCR ground up loans, so I know they are out there.
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11 October 2024 | 5 replies
Networking, whether in person or with online meetups, is the best way to meet new people, and find out who is active.
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10 October 2024 | 8 replies
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