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20 January 2025 | 37 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 | 6 replies
In addition, I would give the tenant information about the local place that handles rental assistance programs.
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2 January 2025 | 2 replies
Called our local sheriff department.
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31 December 2024 | 13 replies
Local investor focused realtors will have multiple referrals for you to check out and interview.
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18 January 2025 | 13 replies
I had a real estate agent here local that probably sold 15 or so of our properties over a number of years.
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2 January 2025 | 8 replies
Detroit can be a fantastic market with strong cash flow and good appreciation potential, but it’s definitely a unique place with its own quirks.Starting with cash is a smart move, especially in Detroit, where local knowledge and relationships can make a huge difference.
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
One thing I’ve noticed is how many licensed agents don’t fully understand the contracts they’re using or the local real estate laws.
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2 January 2025 | 18 replies
House prices, as we all know are local, but are going to be more based off inventory and local affordability.
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12 December 2024 | 2 replies
I am debating using my local lawyer vs. finding a lawyer in the state where the property is located.
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15 January 2025 | 11 replies
I like not worrying about being sued even when the local 2-bit lawyer tells me he is going to sue me (which he has done multiple times).