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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
If you are just getting started here in Chicago, house hacking is the ideal situation.
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Look up local investors on social media and follow them and comment and like their posts so they get used to seeing your name.
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25 January 2025 | 24 replies
With a strong foundation, you'll be ready to invest confidently when you return to the U.S.Good luck!
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5 February 2025 | 8 replies
How quickly can you get the work done?
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26 January 2025 | 24 replies
At this point, I’m ready to have them removed(evicted) because they’re disturbing the peace but I want to do things the right way.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
It is awesome that you are getting started early in your career. $220,000 is definitely a lower purchase price amount and really limits you on what you can buy.
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24 January 2025 | 21 replies
Quote from @Samuel Diouf: I'd say house-hacking is one of the best ways to get into real estate investing.
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20 January 2025 | 4 replies
Looks like you're ready to take a plunge.
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29 January 2025 | 1 reply
I am now ready to hang drywall, but I'm not sure how to fit the already wired, electrical boxes through the drywall cutouts.
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7 February 2025 | 4 replies
Don't get into permits unless you know what you are doing.