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1 February 2025 | 7 replies
Geographically locally where is your house in the landscaping?
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
For context, I'm based in the SF Bay Area in CA and looking into buying my first OOS rental after house hacking locally for 10 years.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
A local property manager will make this much easier and handle the visits for you.Single-family homes can still do well, even with more apartments popping up, as they cater to tenants who want privacy and space.
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30 January 2025 | 14 replies
As always, make sure to run the numbers carefully and factor in local property taxes and HOA fees, which can vary widely in North Texas.Delayed gratification is key in real estate investing, but with patience, the rewards can be life-changing.Best of luck with your search
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Find local real estate investor meetups and attend the meetings.
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13 January 2025 | 17 replies
There are Class A industrial projects underway and the development of a large retailer.
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3 January 2025 | 9 replies
JamesI work with the loan programs through wholesale lenders so you wouldn't be able to go direct unless they have a retail side.
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
He is our local expert realtor and real estate investor!
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5 February 2025 | 1 reply
I’m primarily using local channels for towns.