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27 June 2024 | 3 replies
Hire an Experienced Real Estate Agent: A knowledgeable agent can guide you through the process and help you avoid common pitfalls.4.
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27 June 2024 | 12 replies
I'm from SoCal so well aware of the pitfalls of being a landlord there, and I have a friend right now going through a horror show that you would not believe.
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24 June 2024 | 20 replies
There are a lot of opportunities but also some pitfalls.
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21 June 2024 | 1 reply
Other Questions:Any common pitfalls to watch out for when selling with creative financing?
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20 June 2024 | 4 replies
That said if he is GOOD, then it can be a big help negotiating the pitfalls.
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20 June 2024 | 27 replies
@Tip Mallick this is why it is critical you have a investor/realtor on your side helping you avoid such pitfalls when it comes to REI.
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17 June 2024 | 2 replies
If so, are there any pitfalls to doing it this way?
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18 June 2024 | 5 replies
Are there any common pitfalls I should avoid during this process?
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15 June 2024 | 15 replies
Outside of the typical challenges for out of state investing, what are some of the pitfalls that may be unique to investing in Detroit?