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4 February 2025 | 22 replies
Chad is great, definitely recommend his Twitter and YouTube channel
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7 February 2025 | 10 replies
It is possible to utilize low down payment loans and live in great neighborhoods in Chicago Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
I’d recommend looking for a market that’s affordable and has good rental demand—local job growth or proximity to schools can be a sign of a solid investment.
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1 January 2025 | 22 replies
Quote from @Marc Shin: Would like recommendations for curtain colors and rug colors for this living room.
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28 January 2025 | 11 replies
As a side note, and maybe others will recommend this as well, obtain your real estate license instead if you are interested in pursuing sales full-time.
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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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5 February 2025 | 1 reply
Pay attention to the details and be organized Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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29 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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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
Quote from @John R Bongiovanni: Does anybody have recommendations on the various alternatives to requiring a full security deposit?