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7 December 2024 | 1 reply
Specifically:Share your experiences investing in Knoxville.Recommend resources or tools for market analysis.Help me find off-market properties, turnkey rentals, or connect with wholesalers.I’m eager to learn from this community and collaborate with like-minded individuals familiar with the Knoxville market.
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13 December 2024 | 13 replies
WikipediaLow crime rate: Never invest in any city on this list: The most dangerous cities in America, rankedLow operating costs: Good indicators of a pro-business climate include:Property taxes: State Property Tax Rates - Rocket Mortgage.State average insurance cost: Insurance - ValuePenguinState income taxes: Tax FoundationLow risk of a natural disaster: Natural disasters can devastate your property and the surrounding community, leading to job losses and the closure of shops and businesses.
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18 December 2024 | 24 replies
Both PCB and Destin have local governments and communities that actually welcome vacation rentals.
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8 December 2024 | 21 replies
They teach people what they want to know without out all the fluff and they have a pretty cool community of mentors and Renatus associates that help you along the way.
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17 December 2024 | 16 replies
I’m working on building strong relationships in the local REI community and learning what experienced investors are looking for.
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14 December 2024 | 36 replies
There are small communities in Texas where the 3 or 4 small brokerages in town just keep a list between themselves or have created a Facebook group among themselves to promote their listings.I have run across a few Brokers over the years that just worked with buyers in the purchase of HUD/VA foreclosures and were not Realtors and therefore not members of a Board/MLSHowever, in any MLS that I have been involved with if the Broker is a member of the MLS, all of their agents are also required to be members.
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17 December 2024 | 14 replies
It’s reassuring to know there’s a supportive community of experienced investors willing to share their hard-earned lessons.I’ve taken a ton of notes and feel much more prepared to move forward with a smarter, more intentional approach.
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9 December 2024 | 21 replies
I typically recommend that community for people that plan to use it personally and can justify the higher HOA costs and membership fees.
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10 December 2024 | 12 replies
Hi Tyler, welcome to the community!