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21 January 2025 | 74 replies
I was advised today by a retired real estate professional, who is licensed, that if you offer an application to someone for a loan, you must be licenesed by the DRE.
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15 January 2025 | 2 replies
That would probably require a professional.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.
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14 January 2025 | 0 replies
Timing and location critical Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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14 January 2025 | 0 replies
Would have done better if not slowed down by COVID in 2020 Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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16 January 2025 | 8 replies
Again, large commitment of time, patience, and ability needed.The amateur of “semi pro” investor should realize that the professional investors (such as myself) spend ALL DAY EVERY DAY doing the above.
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14 January 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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14 January 2025 | 0 replies
Buying right is critical as is timing Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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20 January 2025 | 7 replies
Whichever strategy you choose, ensure you're adhering to IRS rules about prohibited transactions and working with experienced professionals to structure deals properly.Regarding non-recourse hard money lenders in San Antonio, I don’t have specific recommendations.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
My husband and I are licensed financial professionals and we love to educate on IULʻs or different types of policies that can assist in situations such as these!