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27 January 2025 | 10 replies
Depending on the size of your portfolio and what you're doing in real estate, it may or may not be worth it setting up all these entities.I don't run any other businesses.
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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Amir PortalStarting the BRRRR strategy in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is a smart way to build your real estate portfolio, especially with the area's growth and rental demand.
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13 February 2025 | 8 replies
If you want to buy REO properties, the easiest way to narrow the market is to check the "lender owned" box on MLS.
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29 January 2025 | 68 replies
Others either have a check sent right to them or have another piece of property the get this STAR rebate for.
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11 February 2025 | 8 replies
It's worth meeting with a CPA before making any decisions.
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5 February 2025 | 1 reply
I can provide support of checking in on contractors, staging rental properties, walk potential leads to give you an idea of the property in person or what the area is like, meeting with agents, and drafting scope of work for projects.
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1 February 2025 | 5 replies
Hi, I am keen on a property but checked that it uses Oil for heating (instead of the typical gas or electric).
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
I'd recommend working with a good strong property manager that lives in that area that can check on them.
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13 February 2025 | 5 replies
I will check out the evens page to see if there are any upcoming in my area.
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2 February 2025 | 7 replies
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