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29 January 2025 | 8 replies
For example, at the start, do you confirm if all persons in the house are aware of your presence, and do you ask if it is OK for you to open bedroom, bathroom and closet doors?
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Just started our own firm investing in and managing property in our relatively new (~5 years now) home in Charleston, SC.Happy to be a resource to anyone and look forward to making quality local connections!
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27 January 2025 | 2 replies
Would love to hear any tips & info that would help me get started!
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21 January 2025 | 13 replies
I currently own a two-family home with my girlfriend, but I plan to refinance in 2025 and start fresh with a focused expansion strategy.
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2 February 2025 | 10 replies
I suggest you start with developers in your local area (your county and neighboring counties level) because they would be your most likely partner or parcel buyer.
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
Short-term rentals of non-owner-occupied properties will also require a special use variance which is obtainable by starting with the completion of an application in the Zoning Department."
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
I would start (as mentioned above) by confirming with the city.
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23 January 2025 | 56 replies
Lee Arnold has helped a lot of people start or scale their real estate business.
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20 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Kerry Hermann We got our start in the western Chicago suburbs as well but are now totally focussed on The Shoals.