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I have a general question. If someone new got into the industry as a part time agent,  what would you focus on? Ideally, I think many new agents want to go full time but would like to build a pipeline and ...

A few of those cautions include the investigation of existing encumbrances on the ground (zoning requirements, existing or proposed easements and assessments, encroachments, etc.), existing site conditions (high ground water, site topography, existing soil types and soil environmental concerns, etc.), the location, depth, and capacity of utilities to service the site - including public utilities (sanitary, storm and water services), franchised utilities (power, gas, cable), capacity of the local streets to accommodate additional traffic from your development...Be sure to find out if there are any specific local ordinances you need to satisfy (possible tree & wetland surveys, together with any necessary tree & landscape or wetland mitigation plans) and whether there are any concerns from municipal departments (e.g. hydrant locations from the fire department, storm inlet and retention requirements, as well as asphalt / concrete road requirements from the engineer), entrance requirements from the road commission (left turn and passing lanes at the site entrance), etc.Once you get past all this you can finally prepare a preliminary site plan and enter the political arena to get preliminary site plan approval, and to address any concessions the board and neighbors want from you to overcome their objections to your development.

I am checking out few condos for a rental investment. I have made up my mind to start with one rental and slowly grow my portfolio. Being in NJ, market is super competitive, so need to figure out how I can maximize th...

Offer Value Beyond PriceIn competitive or slow markets, creating value for the seller can tip the deal in your favor: Quick Closings: If you can close faster than competitors, this might persuade the seller to accept a slightly lower offer.

I studied and aced my real estate exam, got on with an awesome brokerage here in Lincoln NE. and holy smokes, that is just the tip of the iceberg.

Talk with her previous landlords on how is she as a tenant and investigate as to why she would have change apartments. 

My gut tells me that Texas, particularly Austin and Houston, could be where the next wave of growth and expansion occurs, mainly driven by strong business and job creation trends.Here’s what I’m looking for in my US investments:Free-standing houses with a good land component, at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and in well-maintained condition.Budget : Will have to keep a factor of safety for the current exchange rates of AUD.USD = 0.68 so will cap our budget at 250K- 300K.Yielding over 6%, with a slight cash flow positive outcome, while also offering medium-term capital appreciation potential.Holding for at least 5 years or more, with a view towards steady growth.The long-term goal is financial independence, reducing reliance on salary-based income, and building assets during this accumulation phase.Debt reduction is on the horizon—looking to consolidate and start winding down debt within the next 7 years.If anyone has experience investing in the Texas real estate market or any tips on navigating US property investments, feel free to share your thoughts!

Please share any good tips which I should be mindful about. 

If you read my previous post, I emphasized the importance of showing up for the right keywords. If you thought that was just a one-off issue, think again. Take a look at this ad, which is clearly targeting a keyword...

I am looking for alternatives.Thank you for the tip about gooting the utilities.