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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
Do not buy into the NAR spiel of crap tools.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
They eventually sold their business to another company and things were fine after that.All the others were easy.If you are going to switch, you might want to try that after a resident moves out.
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
HELOC: The Best Tool for Smart InvestorsWhy It Works:Pay interest only when you use it.Got extra cash?
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
Depreciation is another powerful tool, allowing you to deduct a portion of your property’s value annually.Action Step: Keep detailed records of all expenses and consult a tax professional to ensure you’re claiming every deduction you’re entitled to.3.
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13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Don't put a high list price based on what you want, needs to be based on solds
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
You have the tools and mindset that work with larger scale commercial so I would network until you meet someone who may let you run some of their deals with them and see what they look like in person.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
If you reach out to 10 realtors and the 3 that contact you the fastest are new to real estate or have never bought/sold an investment property...good luck.
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
.**** My current issue with the lender that I recently spoke with was that I had to have experience building a SFR on my own property and have sold or refinanced and held in order to be approved for the loan.
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14 January 2025 | 11 replies
With the two lots together they could be sold for 50-75k.. im doing research all day everyday to learn more and more about real estate investing.. so much that im nearly on the verge of divorce.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Common sources of such properties include:Foreclosures: Homes that have been repossessed by banks due to non-payment.Distressed Properties: Homes that are in poor condition and need a lot of work.Auctions: Properties sold at auction for below market value.Off-market Deals: Properties that aren't listed on the MLS but are available for sale through direct outreach or networking.The key is to buy a property at a price low enough to ensure that even after renovations, the home will appraise for a higher value.2.