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10 July 2024 | 16 replies
I have started looking for listings recently.I am a bit confused when people ask to "shop around" for a conventional loan.
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13 July 2024 | 19 replies
It's starting on 8/17 but if you buy before most likely seller is paying the commission.
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10 July 2024 | 4 replies
Best of luck getting started.
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11 July 2024 | 2 replies
5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!
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10 July 2024 | 4 replies
So congratulation on making the decision to get started.
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11 July 2024 | 11 replies
Searching on BiggerPockets Mortgage Lenders and Hard Money Lending Directory is a great place to start checking reviews.
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10 July 2024 | 8 replies
This is what I recommend for you to get started in your real estate journey:1.
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11 July 2024 | 1 reply
5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!
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11 July 2024 | 15 replies
I am not sure I would have survived or even started investing being a small time landlord if these laws had been in place when I started investing.
11 July 2024 | 6 replies
Hello Austin, It is awesome that you're starting a fund.