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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
I've personally found the bulk of my Chicago purchases off the MLS.
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
Share what you are looking for and the deals you are working on with your network in person and on social media regularly.2.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
I personally don't like exclusive by agreements.
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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
Personally, I wouldn't open up a home that isn't in good repair, from a liability standpoint if nothing else.
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29 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you need more to do the rehab, perhaps instead of partnering, you could get your former boss to do a personal loan.
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5 February 2025 | 11 replies
They say the average amount of water per day a person uses is 80 to 100 gallons , Lets call it 60 to be conservative .
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Do you sell / buy real estate in Mexico personally?
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.
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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Private money and personal funds.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Personal loan for renovations How did you add value to the deal?