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5 December 2024 | 31 replies
Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Quote from @Randy Achi: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Go to local real estate investor meetups, there are a lot of them in Chicago, and start networking.
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7 December 2024 | 5 replies
@Shawn Nofziger If you're green to REI the auctions are not a great place to start.
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10 December 2024 | 13 replies
Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Samantha Suero: Hi Jaycee, thanks for your response!
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12 December 2024 | 10 replies
@Jonathan Greene Thank you for recommending Brian book.
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16 December 2024 | 23 replies
@Celine LiI also agree with @Jonathan Greene.
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7 December 2024 | 12 replies
Madison and Green Bay also seem like good places to invest.
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7 December 2024 | 18 replies
Motion for relief has been granted and green light to proceed with foreclosure.
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11 December 2024 | 13 replies
Quote from @Jonathan Greene: That isn't necessary for your first rental in my opinion.
6 December 2024 | 8 replies
Quote from @James Green: Hi guysHi guysReally appreciate any feedback.
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11 December 2024 | 11 replies
If you are looking to work with a STR focused realtor that probably has the most STR sales in the area, is an STR investor himself, has a STR property management company and assists with staging if needed, and can give you a true pulse on the market, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.