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8 February 2025 | 42 replies
Hey Kaleb,If you’re looking at markets out west or down south, those can be great options, but I’d also recommend checking out Detroit.
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1 February 2025 | 3 replies
Does anyone have any recommendations of first time home buyer grants or down payment assistance programs for New York State?
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
If you can give a bit more info about the property, you can get more focused recommendations.
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11 February 2025 | 4 replies
Hi Shyam Sridharan I would recommend to get a contractor to make all the changes.
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25 January 2025 | 6 replies
Are there strategies, financing tips, or resources you’d recommend for someone in my position?
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7 February 2025 | 11 replies
Always recommend doing a soft-pull especially since not sure exactly when you'd find a property but you can get qualified and get some estimates.
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31 January 2025 | 5 replies
Highly recommended.
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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
I recommend looking for a duplex, triplex, or fourplex.
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7 February 2025 | 4 replies
I would recommend looking for local FB investor groups, most areas have them!