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27 November 2024 | 7 replies
Yeah, they have algorithms and search tools that scan your messages.
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25 November 2024 | 16 replies
Quote from @Jonathan Chan: If you're interested in adding real estate lends as another tool in your toolbox, these are the steps I've learned you should take to vet your borrower before looking at any of their opportunities!
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25 November 2024 | 14 replies
Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.
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14 December 2024 | 101 replies
Just finished the third class, which was great for us and gave us a lot of new tools, and just finished the 3 day mentorship with a guy who was fantastic named Rick Sigler.
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26 November 2024 | 2 replies
As I often tell my students, “Refinancing is a powerful tool in your real estate investment arsenal.”Investing in Nicer Assets.
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28 November 2024 | 10 replies
I'm also from Detroit and currently looking for my first rental property and you're right, the forums are a great tool but IÂ would also consider attending some local real estate events/seminars and networking with realtors!
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27 November 2024 | 7 replies
Rates will be 10-13%, depending on the terms.A HELOC can be a good tool to leverage your equity for a down payment without touching your current low-rate mortgage.
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29 November 2024 | 24 replies
•Are there any specific resources or tools you recommend for market analysis?
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25 November 2024 | 36 replies
Baselane sounds like a great tool for managing rentals, especially with the virtual accounts and streamlined rent collection.
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7 December 2024 | 150 replies
Joe,Actually we have been in NoteSchool since March 2012 (I think it was, time flies)..We bought both sides of the business immediately because we saw how they both go hand in hand, and it has been really helpful to keep a well rounded knowledge of how the business works.We are participating in all of the mentor tools available to us, and we travel to more classes and networking opportunities all the time.