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22 April 2024 | 5 replies
The Deal Finder is constantly on the hunt for new deals, always looking for properties that meet the team's investment criteria.Key Traits:- Optimistic and energetic- Risk-tolerant - Forward-thinking- Well-connected in the local real estate market2.
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21 April 2024 | 1 reply
Building Codes and Permits: Insights on navigating local building codes and securing permits for this type of conversion would be incredibly helpful.Potential Pitfalls: Are there any common issues or unforeseen challenges I should be aware of when undertaking a project like this?
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21 April 2024 | 4 replies
go to the local FB forums and attend local RE meetings.
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22 April 2024 | 2 replies
The New Orleans agent was able to connect us with a local lender.
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22 April 2024 | 19 replies
Hi Jessica, are you able to invest locally?
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18 April 2024 | 7 replies
Good morning everyone, My name is Eric, I am a local firefighter and was previously stationed at JBLM.
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22 April 2024 | 12 replies
You can probably find basics of these forms online and then have a local attorney clean them up and make them compliant for your state (or the lawyer could draft them although they'd be a bit more expensive).
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21 April 2024 | 2 replies
My guess is that it is localized.
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21 April 2024 | 5 replies
Have you had success networking locally?
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22 April 2024 | 11 replies
A lot of lenders should be able to do this, but local banks who only offer conventional financing usually cannot do this.