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10 February 2025 | 7 replies
Also I Would like to meet people around the pittsburgh area about real estate, currently most of my properties are located in florida, (have 3 here)..Westmorland County.
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10 February 2025 | 7 replies
As a new investor, your best bet is to start small with an app like DealMachine or Propstream so you have direct control of your options.
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12 January 2025 | 20 replies
A builder that knows the area very well.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
The best projects I've seen from my desk are folks who are doing hyper-targeted, well-researched deals that are generally in higher cost of living (there are exceptions) areas.
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8 February 2025 | 49 replies
The average turnkey rental make about $300/month.From what you said, using real estate as a side vehicle with your good salary and earnings is a good start, as well as investing in core things like index funds.
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11 February 2025 | 19 replies
I live in LA, and have a rental here as well.
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12 February 2025 | 15 replies
Also to network and learn from like minded people.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Behind referral on on-line sources like Next door, Google review, FB marketplace, etc.
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12 February 2025 | 4 replies
I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.