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9 January 2025 | 107 replies
I would love to connect with the locals!
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12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Hi Jaycee, I did barrow from a local bank, this is my third property with them.
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1 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am looking to network and build a strong business relationship with a local real estate agent.
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6 January 2025 | 3 replies
Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.
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4 January 2025 | 4 replies
Connect with local mortgage brokers to help you out.
1 January 2025 | 24 replies
Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.
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1 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.
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3 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Phil SheltonYou would need a civil engineer to provide a drawing to get submitted to zoning and get a permit if it passes zoning is most common This also depends on the road - if it’s a state road forget it as it will take a year to get approved and cost a fortune - if it’s a local road process not as cumbersome but don’t expect this to happen quicklyIn some instances you may have to prepare sight distances etc to make sure it’s safe to add a curb cut
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3 January 2025 | 4 replies
The front end can sometimes be tedious to get approved by the local housing authority, but rent payments are always timely.
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5 January 2025 | 12 replies
As you're very aware, appreciation here locally has skyrocketed in the past ~4 years.