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27 January 2025 | 10 replies
Alternative is to get a board certified real estate attorney to assist you.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
Folks say use a local lender.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hey Justin, I agree with what others have said—you don’t need a license to become a real estate investor or entrepreneur.
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19 January 2025 | 4 replies
I'm new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.
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9 January 2025 | 20 replies
KNOWING real estate (or delivering babies) is a requirement for an expert.
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11 January 2025 | 4 replies
You have some good comments above but I would also suggest to try some local real estate meetup groups.
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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
In addition to those I would also suggest making a commitment to going to local meet ups and networking events in your area.
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31 January 2025 | 11 replies
You don't know, what you don't know.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax accountant specializing in real estate taxation.
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11 February 2025 | 11 replies
Quote from @Edward Barrett: New investor here trying to stay in my local market (Dayton, OH).Since I've started looking for my first deal I've come across a few section 8 properties that seem to pencil, but I'm a bit loath to jump into that kind of deal.
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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
Hey Stefano Vrolijk,Speak with a local mortgage broker and get pre-approved for a loan.