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30 December 2024 | 6 replies
As an agent, I personally would love to hear your thoughts on how the implementation of AI will affect agents system processes or how it already has, however I would love to hear about it's impact in all facets of real estate.Apologies if this is a repeat post, I haven't searched much on the forums for this yet.
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4 January 2025 | 5 replies
Sometimes agents do it because they don't know any better, are order takers, or make a mistake.
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4 January 2025 | 2 replies
Selling makes agents money and the IRS if you don''t 1031, it's almost always better to re-leverage instead.
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5 January 2025 | 2 replies
While I haven’t chosen a specific niche yet, I’m leaning toward purchasing a multi-unit apartment where my 20-year-old son could live and help manage while we rent out the other units—essentially a form of house-hacking.So far, I’ve connected with a few real estate agents and gained MLS access, which has been a great starting point.
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13 January 2025 | 45 replies
Central Florida is a solid market with strong rental demand, especially in growing areas like Orlando, Tampa, and Lakeland.Focus on building relationships with local agents, lenders, and property managers—they’ll help you identify good deals.
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17 January 2025 | 28 replies
I’m a local agent and investor here in Rochester.
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4 January 2025 | 3 replies
I am an investor and an agent in the Daytona Beach and surrounding area.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Many investors use wholesalers or real estate agents who specialize in investment properties, or they directly target owners with distressed properties.5.
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19 December 2024 | 8 replies
It’s great to see another agent specializing in investment properties here, especially someone with a deep understanding of the Washington market.
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4 January 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?