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16 July 2024 | 12 replies
I should have mentioned that I bought this house in April 2023, and according to some sources online, houses in Lake Nona (Orlando) have appreciated around 8-9%.
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15 July 2024 | 17 replies
Keep learning through reading, listening to talks, taking online classes, and chatting on online boards.
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15 July 2024 | 50 replies
The 30% of information that you found useful that you spent an entire weekend to learn and $350 could have been spent researching online and asking questions on here and facebook groups in less time for free.
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15 July 2024 | 22 replies
They often have insights and connections in the local real estate community.Join Online Forums and Communities: BiggerPockets has a community section where you can find and connect with investors in specific regions.Utilize Social Media: LinkedIn and Facebook groups focused on real estate investing can help you find and connect with local professionals and investors.Reach Out to Property Management Companies: These companies often have a good pulse on the local market and can connect you with investors and opportunities.Sample Contact List for Your Target MarketsHere are some resources and contacts for each of the markets mentioned:ChattanoogaChattanooga Real Estate Investors Association (CREIA)Local Brokers: KW Commercial, The Group Real Estate BrokerageKnoxvilleKnoxville Real Estate Investors Association (KREIA)Local Brokers: SVN | Wood Properties, Holrob Commercial RealtyMemphisMemphis Investors Group (MIG)Local Brokers: Memphis Realty Group, RE/MAX ExpertsClarksvilleClarksville REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: Clarksville Property Solutions, Keller Williams RealtyJohnson CityJohnson City Real Estate Investors MeetupLocal Brokers: Evans & Evans Real Estate, Century 21 LegacyKingsportTri-Cities REI Group (serving Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol)Local Brokers: Blue Ridge Properties, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesClevelandChattanooga-Cleveland REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: KW Cleveland, Crye-Leike RealtorsCookevilleUpper Cumberland REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: The Realty Firm, Highlands Elite Real EstateJacksonJackson REI NetworkLocal Brokers: Town & Country Inc., Conner Real EstateFranklinFranklin REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: The Ashton Real Estate Group, Synergy Realty NetworkNext StepsNetwork Actively: Attend meetups, join online forums, and reach out to brokers and agents.Conduct Market Research: Understand the specific dynamics of each market, including rental demand, vacancy rates, and local economic factors.Visit the Markets: If possible, visit these markets to get a firsthand feel of the neighborhoods and potential investment opportunities.By connecting with local investors, brokers, and agents, you'll gain valuable insights and find opportunities that align with your investment goals.
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17 July 2024 | 5 replies
It removed limits on advertising and allowed the use of online fund raising.Separately, the overwhelming opinion on the forums is to remove the accredited investor limits.
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15 July 2024 | 8 replies
The only problem I have is you cannot transfer money out of it on-line.
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14 July 2024 | 21 replies
I am finding plenty of information online about the program but nothing explaining how it is directly impacting buyers looking to buy and hold property in the city.
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15 July 2024 | 17 replies
I would recommend finding an agent on Bigger Pockets (since you know that they will be more investor based) or look up investor agents online, and interview them from there!
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15 July 2024 | 33 replies
I have found that many of my motivated sellers complete my on-line seller form late at night or early in the morning, when I am not working.2.You can target your local area.
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14 July 2024 | 2 replies
@Kirsten MillikenNot a lawyer here, so all disclaimers apply (not legal advice, you should consult an actual attorney, you know ... )Like @Eric DeNardo said, you can go to the Colorado Secretary of State's website, and use their checklist to set it up online.