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2 May 2024 | 13 replies
so far, I line up, realstate/wholesaler/one recommended PM/ 2 contractors that work on flipping for other investors/ a few local millwork vendors / tile company and i also set up a meeting with the housing authority for the section 8 program4.
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2 May 2024 | 20 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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2 May 2024 | 9 replies
Because this is your first rental property, I would recommend finding an amazing PM company and paying them what they are worth.
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2 May 2024 | 4 replies
Given that you're just starting to learn, I would highly recommend talking to lenders and real estate agents in your area.
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2 May 2024 | 7 replies
I would recommend having an inspection performed.
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8 May 2024 | 112 replies
Get an outside inspection, not one recommended by seller.
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2 May 2024 | 11 replies
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1 May 2024 | 18 replies
Do you happen to know if they lend in OR or if they don't, can you recommend another lender who might offer the 10% down second home loan product?
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1 May 2024 | 13 replies
This is what I recommend for you to get started in your real estate journey:1.
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2 May 2024 | 4 replies
As a brief, useful source of info, I recommend the sections of David Greene's BRRRR book on contractors.