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1 May 2024 | 5 replies
Your local REI meetup is another great place to find market-specific resources.
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2 May 2024 | 45 replies
Though there’s nothing wrong with using a broker, we originate our loans locally and don’t accept investors, fractionalize, or invest in funds.
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1 May 2024 | 8 replies
I agree with Kevin-start with your local laws and then see what the norm is for your area.
1 May 2024 | 5 replies
Not sure if I should be looking for a bigger company or a small or local broker.
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1 May 2024 | 14 replies
I'd suggest starting by joining your local Real Estate Investor Association and attending any real estate meet-ups in your area.
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1 May 2024 | 0 replies
I was trying maybe to find local GC's in the area to work for to get more hands on experience. or throw myself in the ocean and figure out on my own.
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1 May 2024 | 1 reply
The best way to find this would be to contact local PM companies that manage STRs and ask what they charge.
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1 May 2024 | 2 replies
I have a local Facebook group with 99k members and it's just a group for our town.