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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
I’m working with local investors who are snapping up everything they can get their hands on, and honestly, I can’t blame them.
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21 January 2025 | 27 replies
Lower the qualifications.Real estate is extremely local.
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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Find and attend your local REI groups.
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10 February 2025 | 24 replies
@Peter GoellerBecause they way Sec8 does it, is that their local Sec8 inspector is suppose to the know the market rate.So, let me clarify this.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you're a landlord, then you'll want to educate yourself on the local laws.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Best bet though is a local community business bank..
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17 January 2025 | 8 replies
I really want to do local meetups and interact with more advanced investors but don’t know where to start.
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27 January 2025 | 27 replies
In 2022 the rents increased 12.1% year over year which was the 3rd highest in the entire country per https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/02/14/cleveland-rent-prices.
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28 January 2025 | 22 replies
Aim for 720+ for best rates, I suggest start building relationships with your local lenders.