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26 April 2024 | 25 replies
I’ve read some not great things about crime in Cleveland, but I imagine knowing an agent in the area would provide knowledge as to safer neighborhoods to invest in.
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28 April 2024 | 6 replies
However with credit card payments they do get hit with a fee unlike ACH payments which are free.
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25 April 2024 | 82 replies
Nothing beats local knowledge though & speaking with boots on the ground.
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26 April 2024 | 9 replies
We also run a free meetup every month in Westbury, NY if you're interested as well.
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27 April 2024 | 10 replies
They may be living there for free during the foreclosure/eviction process, and you'd still need to cover your expenses on the property out of pocket, and foreclosures can take many months or even years, and the property may come back to you in much worse condition than it is now.
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26 April 2024 | 9 replies
They can fill knowledge gaps, manage risks, and provide valuable insights that YouTube and books might miss.
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26 April 2024 | 5 replies
Feel free to message me if you would like to jump on a call. - Chris Kersey
26 April 2024 | 2 replies
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26 April 2024 | 3 replies
Feel free to connect.