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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
I believe @Gowtham Yenduri graduated from UConn and he is investing in real estate.
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26 January 2025 | 0 replies
My name is Wes and I live about an hour north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Looking to get into real-estate investing with long term rentals, BRRR, and House hacking.Currently looking to also find other other local people to chat to about real-estate and how to get started in our currently price inflated Ontario market.Let me know if you're in my area!!
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11 February 2025 | 11 replies
Maybe you can find someone local that would work 4-5 hours one day a week?
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25 January 2025 | 2 replies
I’m also interested in connecting with local investors, real estate agents, and lenders who are open to collaborating on new opportunities.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
HUDuser.org is great for vacancy rates, but cross-referencing with local market reports is important for more context.For job diversity and employers, LinkedIn or regional economic development websites often provide insights.
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7 February 2025 | 4 replies
When you go from a single family to a Duplex, it becomes "comercial" property and according to (Michigan) the local building dept, I had to hire contractors.
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5 February 2025 | 54 replies
Strong local teams can bridge the gap.4.
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7 February 2025 | 22 replies
[Click the image to see full size.]Real estate investing is for achieving financial independence.
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10 February 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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16 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Simon HorowitzNavigating the New York real estate market can be challenging, but with a focused strategy and strong networking, you can make significant progress.