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22 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Jacob Dalton - I have been a landlord in Chicago for 13 years and as an investor agent I have worked with 200+ investors on the north side of Chicago over the last 10 years.
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11 January 2025 | 1 reply
Now more than ever, I am seeing offers required to be submitted through a portal where the listing agents want no business being involved with up front negotiations.
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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.
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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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29 January 2025 | 13 replies
I hope you are working with an excellent agent or broker, they can create leverage and opportunity for you while protecting your interest.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
We would appreciate recommendations for either insurance companies and/or agents.
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4 February 2025 | 4 replies
Hey @Kevin Cole - Investor Agent out of Manchester.
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11 January 2025 | 15 replies
One of the worst mistakes you can make is hire an agent to do PM.
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31 January 2025 | 23 replies
My agent was a very nice older lady, but no idea about investing, it all worked out and once the first rent checks started coming in started gaining some confidence.
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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.