Review the days on market information. 

As mentioned no need to hire a private investigator just use an online service to do a background check.

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By requiring licensing that you think is so onerous, which is usually quite easy to complete and reasonably priced  maybe $1,000 and somewhere between a day and 2 weeks of online classes, we can protect a segment of people that need protection.

I don't know your criteria for a good deal, but if you're strictly looking on market for a quad in Raleigh you likely won't find one in the near future that meets what you're looking for.I have been looking in both Raleigh and Charlotte for the past few months and I barely came across any good deals at least online.

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But frankly we have other opportunities to make money online in 2024 that did not exist back then.

Its always good to plan ahead and review your scenario to make sure you are ready to execute your next deal when you come across one rather than just wing in it and find out you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. 

If not from CT and there's any networking events or groups online - id love to hear which groups you recommend/ webinars . lastly, any advice on how to properly approach investing professionals as a beginner - would be greatly appreciated. 

That being said, you need to carefully Review Your Documents, Start by reviewing the promissory note and any other documents related to the loan.