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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
In Houston, you can either invest locally or explore strong Texas markets like San Antonio (affordable duplexes, strong job market), DFW suburbs (duplex-friendly zoning, growing economy), or Houston suburbs (Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands for good schools and tenant demand).
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31 January 2025 | 4 replies
Are you local here?
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27 January 2025 | 10 replies
A few years later, I hired a local Wyoming attorney to create a living trust.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
When identifying and working with a property manager long distance, quality and local presence matter most.
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31 January 2025 | 11 replies
In suburban Chicago, historical significance or celebrity ties might create a niche appeal, but they won’t necessarily drive up the home’s market value in the same way as location, condition, and local comps.For a short-term rental, though, it could be a great marketing angle—especially if the person is well-known and has a strong local connection.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
I also did a local renovation in 2022 bringing it up code.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
What was the quality like compared to local options?
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
Also does your locality allow you to work on investment properties?
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
can check out local apps like eventbrite or meetups