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17 January 2025 | 17 replies
You can also check out local Facebook pages in the markets you are looking in.
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22 January 2025 | 10 replies
Just make sure you use a very honest agent that doesn't sugar coat anything and check the crime statistics and household income.
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25 January 2025 | 5 replies
Just check the local rules to make sure you’re good to go!
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
Just be sure to check property taxes, insurance costs, and the local rental market before buying.
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27 January 2025 | 17 replies
Now that you asked, I need to double check that.
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.Here is my generic beginner advice.1.
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22 January 2025 | 31 replies
Check out Cincinnatireia they are a huge REI group in the SW area.
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9 February 2025 | 8 replies
Then, if your a member of NAR, you better check on that and make sure your not making conflicts there.
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27 January 2025 | 8 replies
The inspector wanted me to add 2 screws to anchor the condenser and he did check for leaks at the gas connection (the gas connection that was flagged was decades old and I questioned if was before a permit was required but city stated it was up to me to prove that it was there prior to permit requirement).
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Olivia Armstrong: Hey all, My husband and I have been searching for a property purchase, one that temporary checks our boxes and also kickstarts our investing journey.