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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Any guidance or referrals to professionals you trust would be greatly appreciated!
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3 February 2025 | 0 replies
What I love most about what I do is building genuine connections with people—whether it’s homeowners, investors, or fellow professionals.
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2 February 2025 | 0 replies
Always underwrite conservatively Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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28 January 2025 | 3 replies
I imagine it can be tricky without face-to-face interaction, but it sounds like you’ve got a solid approach.Honestly, I don't have a process for establishing trust with sellers other than being polite and professional.
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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
It is possible to utilize low down payment loans and live in great neighborhoods in Chicago Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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31 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here is a newly created resource on BiggerPockets, which touches out cost segregation, accelerated depreciation, bonus depreciation, depreciation recapture, Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), STR Loophole / STR Strategy, example properties, and more.Cost Segregation 101 Author: Sean GrahamHappy to answer questions :)
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5 February 2025 | 1 reply
Pay attention to the details and be organized Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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3 February 2025 | 0 replies
City Hall want to keep small town small, does nothing to promote town Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Many “wholesalers” get all excited when getting a property under contract only to discover that a thorough inspection by a knowledgable professional results in repair costs 2 - 3 times higher than they calculated.