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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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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!
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Would an attorney be needed or another professional?
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20 January 2025 | 6 replies
Focus on areas with sustainable taxes and long-term rental demand, targeting groups like college students, young professionals, or travel nurses.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Join local real estate groups, attend seminars, and participate in online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors, lenders, and professionals in the field.## Additional Resources- Check out the BiggerPockets podcasts and webinars for more insights on these strategies.- Read books like "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow" by Frank Gallinelli to deepen your understanding of real estate investing.- Use local real estate agents who are familiar with investment properties to help you find the right deals.You're taking the right steps by seeking knowledge and networking.
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26 December 2024 | 7 replies
Quote from @An Lan: I am not a professional real estate investor, I just invest in houses as a safe asset and do not choose to rent them out.
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16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Transparency and professionalism are core to how we operate, and we ensure all properties have clear, insurable titles before closing.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Here are a few of my professional goals for the future: *Growing the GSP REI investor family and fund offerings, while growing our workforce and affordable housing portfolio and expanding our business into different real estate verticals (ask me about our 100 unit affordable housing apartment development project).
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.