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18 January 2025 | 15 replies
And i found launch control but the minimum is $500 a month, but they use cross-referencing data across sources to find the most accurate contact information by using a person's name and address to find their phone number, real address and email by accessing public databases, phone number directories, credit reports, utility bils, public tax records, and social media profiles. this is waaay expensive for me as a beginner. what do you suggest or if anyone has any suggestion I'd greatly appreciate it.??
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18 January 2025 | 13 replies
Minimizing CostsHolding a real estate license comes with ongoing costs, such as licensing fees, MLS access, and association memberships.
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6 February 2025 | 16 replies
Things that you can do or have access to that not everyone does.
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5 February 2025 | 10 replies
Prohibited Transactions: Avoid transactions with "disqualified persons" (yourself, family, etc.).Alternatively, consider leveraging a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) to access capital for investments.
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23 January 2025 | 45 replies
Haverhill is another interesting area with reasonable home prices and a lot of municipal developments in the works (also the commuter rail and easy access to major highways).
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23 January 2025 | 39 replies
They are not for everyone; if you have access to knowledge, contacts, money, and properties, you don't need a mentor.
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3 February 2025 | 25 replies
Honestly, I don't think you will be sacrificing a lot if you choose DSCR over conventional these days, and it will give you access to your capital/equity a lot faster.Happy to connect if it would be helpful.Good luck!
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9 January 2025 | 6 replies
In Texas we can go inactive, so no Broker, no selling, no MLS access, but you still have to keep up your education CE hours and such.
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21 January 2025 | 21 replies
Realtors should have access to that information as well.
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7 February 2025 | 100 replies
You could also hold it and refinance to avoid selling and access the equity gains.