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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
.- Working a W2 as a firefighter, posting and consuming content- Leaving my W2 to dive deep into real estate investing and working as an agent... and still watching/posting content all while business was ok - Deleting social media apps (one have one on my phone that I use 10 minutes or less a day), diving deep into building my business and skills which have drastically increased due to pure focus and increasing my business significantly- moral of the story... focus on the things you need to do in business (dollar productive activities) and life experiences while reducing consumption will increase your success
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11 February 2025 | 8 replies
I don't know, it sounds kind of weird but my friend is kind of freaking out about potential liability since the lien was literally placed on the house essentially hours before closing. she needs to contact whoever wrote the title insurance.. the attorney is just an agent for the insurance carrier.. that should fast track.. this happens I have had it happen to me by crooks/criminals literally who put a mortgage on a property 15 minutes before my title company recorded my mortgage so when my title policy came out i was in second position not first position as my escrow instructions stated I needed to be ..
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17 January 2025 | 6 replies
An agent?
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30 January 2025 | 2 replies
Do not simply trust a turn key provider, a wholesaler or even a real estate agent that is supposed to be looking for your best interest.
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27 January 2025 | 48 replies
I am an investor in Cincinnati (not an agent/realtor), a native Cincinnatian and enjoy talking with anyone interested in the area.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
We acquire land years in advance through our network of real estate agents and wholesalers in the Jacksonville market.
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15 January 2025 | 2 replies
I’m glad you were able to move on without signing, shows the agent understands/is a good guy/gal, or knows other firms wouldn’t require such a signature.
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9 February 2025 | 15 replies
Contact an investor's agent in area you're looking to invest.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
•Use business credit or 0% interest credit cards strategically—just be careful with repayment timelines.Next StepsThe biggest thing you can do right now is surround yourself with experienced investors, agents, and lenders who have done what you’re trying to do.
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16 January 2025 | 0 replies
I’ve built strong relationships with agents, contractors, and other investors in the area, and one of my contacts informed me that the owner was considering selling but hadn’t listed the property yet.