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27 January 2025 | 2 replies
Yes, there's a lot of information online, but nothing replaces and EXPERIENCED honorable agent.A seller whose listing expired with a different agent/firm is now my client; the other agent was from a town 45 minutes away from the flip property....the listing expired.
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27 January 2025 | 10 replies
The forms are online, and it costs $100 per filing.
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10 January 2025 | 7 replies
I am 14 hours into the 20-hour online course offered by "RealEstateU."
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
I was seeing information online that suggested both routes...Thanks in advance for the help!
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29 January 2025 | 8 replies
They are highly secretive however - no online presence under their names while being very tech-advanced, they also installed like seven cameras around the house perimeter.
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20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.
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31 January 2025 | 121 replies
Now I found one that specializes in real estate investors that was recommended by an online mentor.
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15 January 2025 | 7 replies
You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Build your knowledge with books, podcasts, and online resources, and network through local REIA meetings and virtual platforms.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
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