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2 October 2024 | 3 replies
Blown out of proportion or a real concern?
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2 October 2024 | 4 replies
I’ve reached out to Zillow and some third-party listing services, and they informed me that updates must be made through the MLS.My question is: can I ask my realtor to update the property photos on the MLS, or is this something I can do myself?
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3 October 2024 | 1 reply
It's also wise to check references from previous landlords to understand their payment history and behavior as a tenant.Once all the information checks out, you can proceed to signing the lease and collecting the security deposit and first month’s rent.Good Luck!
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3 October 2024 | 0 replies
If you do research ahead of time, what are some red flags that would cause you to back out of a deal or add a couple thousand to the deal cost for legal battles/ cash for keys?
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2 October 2024 | 4 replies
Do you think it is best to first max out Roth IRA before investing in real estate?
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2 October 2024 | 4 replies
I also HELOC'd my primary resident and then took out personal loans to fund the improvements.
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3 October 2024 | 1 reply
Not every house will be a good fit, and a lot will depend on your budget and down payment.The core summer season here is about 10-11 weeks long, where you can rent the house out for full weeks at premium rates.
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3 October 2024 | 3 replies
I'd love to meet up, specifically areas East of the 215 and or North of the 10.I'm also curious about starting out in B-/C+ class-ish multi-property where the median house is around $500k, however it boarders an area of the median home of $700k.
2 October 2024 | 10 replies
Ricardo, I love that you are thinking of the community and trying to balance out all options.