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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
🙏☺️ I completely understand where you’re coming from & you’re right that owning real estate is a key step toward truly being an investor.I’m still new to the game, but I have a solid plan in place to move toward ownership & establish myself as a real estate investor.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Hey Edward just make sure you check the STR zoning before you waste time looking at properties.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
The Capitol region, NJ, and CT are solid choices.
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25 January 2025 | 3 replies
However, calculate whether the investment—purchase price, legal fees, potential eviction costs, and rehab—still leaves room for a solid return.Risk vs.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
I actually started my own blog to break down the latest market news in a way that’s easy to understand and actionable.I pull my information from a few solid sources, including:•Florida Realtors (floridarealtors.org) – Great for statewide updates, trends, and legislative changes.
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24 January 2025 | 12 replies
I am still searching for a solid and well run property management company in Memphis, TN.
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10 February 2025 | 10 replies
House hacking a duplex is a solid way to get started in real estate while keeping your living costs low.
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1 February 2025 | 30 replies
You are better off finding a solid property that needs light cosmetic work (paint, floors, or maybe even a kitchen or bathroom remodel), buy it at a decent discount and put 25% down or more (this is when you get best rate terms).