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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
After seeing the power of financing and understanding how loans can help make real estate deals like this happen, I knew I wanted to be a part of it professionally.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
@John Zhang If your wife qualifies for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and materially participates in managing rental properties, there is no limit on the amount of rental losses, including depreciation, that can offset your W-2 income.
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17 January 2025 | 37 replies
We’ve been victims ourselves and I’ve been told that directly by law enforcement.We had a scammer create a very professional website using the exact name of our lending company.
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24 January 2025 | 21 replies
This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.
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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
Painting, for instance- an amatuer could take their time and paint a house over the course of a couple weeks and do a great job, but a professional crew could do the entire job in a day.
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5 February 2025 | 2 replies
I highly recommend you reach out to him, he is fast, professional, and does amazing work.If you would like me to make that connection, reach out to me.
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.
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27 January 2025 | 4 replies
Wholesaling real estate is among the hardest possible ways to start out your professional career.
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26 January 2025 | 11 replies
A professional manager can find qualified tenants who respect your home and handle day-to-day issues.