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20 January 2025 | 12 replies
I have recommendations for lenders and agents in the area that can help your journey as well.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
We would appreciate recommendations for either insurance companies and/or agents.
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17 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am a local agent, property manager, investor, and house hacker in SLC area.
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12 January 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
I suggest focusing on building your "Core 4" team—agent, lender (one who can finance both the purchase/rehab and refinance is ideal), contractor, and property manager.
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6 February 2025 | 58 replies
I have built in the past and I do not understand how anyone can build a house for 250k that will last.As an agent I focus on high end relocation clients and many are positively surprised by the build quality compared to the south.
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13 January 2025 | 2 replies
Sellers are always going to look at more money down more favorably unless the agent explains the why behind doing the FHA, especially in a competitive market.
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15 January 2025 | 5 replies
As noted above, having an agent that is familiar with investing can help in how the investing market looks versus how buying a personal property looks.
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.
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29 January 2025 | 9 replies
Austin is flooded with STRs (and str regulations now) but it can still work, just use a good agent.