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7 February 2025 | 9 replies
I am excited to start building my portfolio and learning all I can.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Duarte Marques: Thanks for the fast reply @Chris SeveneyAny tips on how to start investing in real estate?
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9 February 2025 | 10 replies
Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Piece of advice - when I started I wish I would have focused on my multifamily niche/expertise from day one vs trying to be the agent for everyone (flippers, STR buyers, land, etc).
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1 February 2025 | 13 replies
Quote from @Brandon Blackmon: These prices will come when you get GCs (licensed, subs, and unlicensed) into the property and start to get quotes.
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13 February 2025 | 3 replies
As a broker, you’ve already got a strong foundation, which will give you an edge in finding and structuring great deals.Since you're in Chicago, have you considered house hacking as a starting point?
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13 February 2025 | 21 replies
House hacking is a smart way to get started, and Milwaukee has some great multi-family opportunities if you buy right.
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
. :-) I don’t have a coaching program I’m selling either.A little over a year ago, I started a thread about who was investing in their health.
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
I did something this week that caused me to reflect a bit on where I started and how far I've come.
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12 February 2025 | 1 reply
Quote from @Dawson Brewer: Here’s why I’ve started using novations over wholesaling.1.