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5 February 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Brandon Robertson: Yes, please come back and update us.This is a great example of why it's important to understand local law.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
My name is Ashley and I’m looking to provide value as a bird dog by helping investors find off-market deals in areas like Trenton, Hamilton, Hightstown, East Windsor, and Princeton.My goal is to learn, grow, and build lasting relationships with investors in my local market.
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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
I usually just google "market name" airbnb or short term regulations.
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15 January 2025 | 2 replies
The local market has a lot of opportunities, especially if you’re looking into multifamily or creative financing.
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20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Let me know if you'd like to set up a meeting since we are local.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Find them at local real estate meetups, but be careful, it's a sketchy business overall.
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24 January 2025 | 2 replies
The BiggerPockets community is great for guidance, but nothing beats local mentorship.
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21 January 2025 | 13 replies
Also, make sure to connect with local contractors to get estimates on your prospect properties.
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
A lot of qualifying questions for any potential tenant.Having said the above, I ask for some "standard" things, such as the names of everyone who'll be living at the unit.