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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Thankfully, I come from a close-knit family who believed in me.That second investment turned out to be a game-changer.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
The question is mostly a personal financial planning question and it depends on your preference and what balance of risk and access you'd like and would be comfortable with.
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2 January 2025 | 21 replies
I prefer public comments here before you send a direct message, though.
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29 January 2025 | 9 replies
Don’t focus on buying or selling right away—just connect and build trust.Both brokers and sellers prefer doing business with those they know and trust.
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
Hey all, as the title states I'm brand new to the real estate game and I'm looking to find people in the area who are willing to loosely guide/teach me how to wholesale/flip properties.Are there any networking events in the area I'd be able to connect with?
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
I'm new to bigger pockets and more importantly I am new to the real estate game.
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17 January 2025 | 14 replies
As for serviceability, I personally prefer kohler as a plumber.
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17 January 2025 | 1 reply
Here's why:The Multi-State Chess Game:• Client had properties in 3 states• Each state has different deadlines to assess taxes• Federal changes trigger automatic state assessments• Timing the response saved $45K in state taxes🏠 Real Estate Investor Pro Tip:States can't assess back taxes if their statute of limitations expires before federal changes finalize.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Will they finance 100% of the purchase and renovation or will they want skin in the game (you putting money in).Most do not do 100% funding so beore going down more rabbit holes, make sure you have the $ aspect situated first.
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7 February 2025 | 31 replies
Quote from @Collin Hays: This is zoned commercial, so I could do pretty much anything I wanted with it except a casino.ouIsn't the Texas legislature considering casino gaming this session?