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17 January 2025 | 17 replies
@James TobinJames, congratulations on deciding to take the first step into real estate investing!
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
We have some $ saved but don’t have enough to put a full 20% deposit down as needed by most conventional lenders.
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16 January 2025 | 4 replies
As we’re beginning to get a grasp on the scale of the challenges ahead we wanted to highlight a few areas of note and concern that is already influencing the local and national real estate market.
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13 January 2025 | 3 replies
Or maybe even the "Commercial Real Estate" forum.
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
Making additional payments or taking a shorter term are just depositing more into that savings account (it's not like the property appreciates more by paying down the loan).
10 January 2025 | 1 reply
All real estate transactions in SC must be conducted by real estate attorneys.
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21 January 2025 | 8 replies
Hi everyone. Thanks for taking an interest in my post. I've been in the market for a property in my agent's neighborhood, which is how we came to find him. During the months of searching for the perfect property, his ...
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
I would keep the deposit unless I am able to rebook the dates and then I would only make her pay the difference for any unbooked nights.
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15 January 2025 | 3 replies
In today's competitive real estate market, having modern amenities can set your property apart, making it more attractive to a wider audience.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
What is the best area in Birmingham to invest? Do yall prefer Fix n Flips or Rentals?