I think the main reason we can do this, is virtually all our closing are at a small handful of title companies that we use regularly.

I would love to connect virtually with real estate investors and/or groups in my area (Portland, OR).

Hi Brandon, all the local REIAs and meetup groups have gone virtual. 

Virtually every commercial loan will have a prepayment penalty.

Any recommendations for mailing lists to join, or local virtual meetups?

Pending sales were up 16.4% while new listings remained virtually unchanged.

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@Mikko Allen LucernasMy 4plexs are near strip behind MGM casino and on the east side near the casinos near Boulder highway.

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I have a friend who has a few units near the casinos that he seems to be doing OK with.