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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
So many intellegent and supportive individuals on here, you will get out what you put in.
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25 January 2025 | 24 replies
I'll try to get in touch with everyone individually (though I'm not used to how the forums work yet).I'm also not sure how to make the at replies work, so that's a bit of a bummer.Anyway, as for location I'm in Kumamoto and investing mostly locally.
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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Hello, my name is Marshal, and I’m excited to connect with this community of like-minded individuals passionate about real estate.
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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
Looking to either sell individually or as a package to an investor.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
I have a small wholesaling business that operates in King, Pierce, and Thurston counties.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
I think the thing you have going for you is your religion; you have to know some other folks of your faith and where you can find like-minded individuals.
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8 February 2025 | 13 replies
Too many REI use the "dart board" analysis, which means they search for properties on an individual basis, when they should be looking for markets to invest in.
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22 January 2025 | 7 replies
I also hope to continue to grow my network and meet other like minded individuals and mentors to help advance my investing business.Cheers!
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17 January 2025 | 37 replies
And real lenders don’t troll for business by texting.
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10 January 2025 | 16 replies
Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.