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11 February 2025 | 16 replies
We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
I am 20 years old and this year I decided to take my path into the real estate world.
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12 February 2025 | 10 replies
Any advice or recommendations for funding, mentoring, partners, real estate brokers or attorneys would be most appreciated.
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9 February 2025 | 18 replies
It can be in the real estate industry, property management, construction, lending etc.
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
Wishing you success on your real estate journey!
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5 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hotels are the baby of real estate investing and running a business.Unlike any other commercial asset class, hotels are extremely labor-intensive to run but can spit off ridiculous cash flow.
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6 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Gabriella Swan, with your management experience already in place, house hacking seems like a perfect entry into real estate.
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11 February 2025 | 6 replies
Contact the real estate division for confirmation: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/dre.html
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8 February 2025 | 49 replies
I also continue to invest in various securities and real estate funds.