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12 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am getting started in real estate investing soon, and I want to plan for the best course of action.
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1 February 2025 | 30 replies
Looking at properties in the $200-$400K range to get started, but may go higher if the math makes sense.
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14 January 2025 | 9 replies
There is a harsh Reality when you start acquiring more units to your rental property portfolio.
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4 February 2025 | 18 replies
other posters have started threads saying they're going to buy STRs for tax savings... and this doesn't make sense to me.
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
If anyone has any experience or suggestions, please jump in!
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
You have to jump through hoops to get the approved work even if they will approve it.
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4 February 2025 | 38 replies
I would like to start investing in real estate once I get situated down there.
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3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Starting locally vs. out of state:I always recommend starting locally if it aligns with your goals.
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18 January 2025 | 17 replies
I’ve not drove up to Sherman yet so didn’t think much of it until I started reading about the chip factory going in.
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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Things that jump out to me are unpermitted changes so make sure everything is on the up and up.