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5 February 2025 | 205 replies
Did you try a local CU or bank for a construction to permanent loan?
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13 January 2025 | 13 replies
As I said, check with local banks and credit unions.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
To build momentum, I’d start small, assemble a reliable local team, and ensure the properties I invest in have strong fundamentals.
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10 January 2025 | 14 replies
Also 4th quarter of last year Packwood and county officially did discuss potentially regulating STR's by either limiting numbers or adding a tax to cover increases in local services that are needed.
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24 January 2025 | 18 replies
Consider your investment strategy—house hacking, turnkey rentals, or real estate syndications—and start networking through local meetups or BiggerPockets forums.
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
I have called my local credit unions and I can't borrow against the house because It has already been gutted and is deemed uninhabitable.
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18 January 2025 | 17 replies
I would recommend tuning into Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and going to local meetups.
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6 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm new to real estate investing and I'm looking to connect with local investors. thank you.
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8 January 2025 | 5 replies
Both have great groups of folks who invest locally.
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7 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.