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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
A lot of agents don't want to have to educate someone who is broke and has dreams of financial freedom through real estate just to find out you can't buy.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
Here's How to Make Sure It's Set Up for SuccessToo many real estate investors focus only on acquisition and forget about financial clarity.
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29 January 2025 | 28 replies
That pushes people to make a quick decision.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
It is not low cost.. you need 7-8 rooms per house to make it decently profitable.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
If you determine that the numbers look good, make sure to check other sites to see if the comparable property is on multiple sites that may add to the numbers.
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19 January 2025 | 9 replies
Sometimes it makes sense to pay the gains if there are not adequate replacements.
8 February 2025 | 7 replies
You can also make your place more trouble-free by fixing things up front that are most likely to break (new light fixtures, light bulbs, door locks, etc.).
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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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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
If you want to make it a career you might look at (sitting a subdivision).
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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
My question is, when you are looking to partner with someone to fund the down payment, what is the best way to find a partner without going to family/friends?