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4 December 2024 | 8 replies
When I pull comps, I use nearby and recently sold ( within 3-6 months ) properties with similar or matching bed and bath count, and as close to the same sq. footage as possible.
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30 December 2024 | 103 replies
Already maxing out my matching contribution 401k at work and i also put 10% of my gross w2 direct to my brokerage account.
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4 December 2024 | 9 replies
Find an investor friendly realtor in your market that can email you listings that match your buy box. 5.
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15 December 2024 | 59 replies
Your thoughts on setting up the guidelines before they sign the dotted line match everything else I've learned.
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25 December 2024 | 60 replies
People keep posting on BP with poor ADU appraisals (and this matches what I hear at RE meet ups), but for some reason there is a reluctance to believe these posts.
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4 December 2024 | 6 replies
Once you've been preapproved, you can find an investor-focused agent in your market that will set you up with an email list of properties that match your criteria.
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4 December 2024 | 6 replies
The bank will want you to be working for a certain amount of time and that have certain credit score plus have your financial ratios match what they want.
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5 December 2024 | 11 replies
Typically, you want someone whose skill sets compliment yours, not match.
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7 December 2024 | 9 replies
He can help you find plenty of home that will be a better match for your criteria.
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6 December 2024 | 9 replies
Hi @Justin Pumpr,You’ve been through a lot brother, and it’s clear you’ve gained valuable experience, even if the results haven’t matched your expectations.