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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Duarte Marques: Thanks for the fast reply @Chris SeveneyAny tips on how to start investing in real estate?
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
It’s awesome to see your excitement @Joe —this journey can truly be life-changing.As someone who started out while serving in the military, here’s some advice I wish I had early on: take action, even if it’s small.
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8 February 2025 | 4 replies
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
I'm very interested in what others have to say about the various markets, and look forward to conduction research with the help of this group.
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19 January 2025 | 9 replies
You can find comparable sales in 2017 and use that dollar/acre figure to arrive at the fair market value then.
10 February 2025 | 8 replies
Is it common to charge more?
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10 February 2025 | 13 replies
So, this cost a bit more in closing costs BUT your are out 34,750 plus closing costs instead of putting down 25% of the 340k which 85k plus closing costs.
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10 February 2025 | 2 replies
This is a fantastic platform to connect with fellow investors and grow your portfolio.
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11 February 2025 | 16 replies
Looking forward to hearing more from you!
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4 February 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Nick Fladager: Hey everyone, Totally new to this.