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5 April 2024 | 9 replies
If you do not already, I would find and get active in a local real estate investing club.
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5 April 2024 | 18 replies
Hello,In continuing research into the different neighborhoods I'm Columbus any locals or investors have any opinions on area grading, tenant pool, appreciation prospects/ capital improvements planned in the Whitehall, Hilltop, Franklinton and the North/ South Linden.Thank you
7 April 2024 | 7 replies
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Friday overturned a lower-court ruling from 2023 that had quashed the Justice Department’s request for information from N.A.R. about broker commissions and how real estate listings are marketed.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/05/realestate/doj-realtors-n...Given that the lawsuit no longer requires members to be members of nar or the local mls’s I’m not sure the doj can really move the needle anymore than the settlement in the sitzer case by farther going after nar, to the extent they want farther changes, it’s probably wrangling state licensing boards.
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6 April 2024 | 5 replies
Hello @Cody Rigby, I am a local realtor and investor.
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5 April 2024 | 9 replies
Consult a local insurance agent, they will help you to get a free quote
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5 April 2024 | 3 replies
@John Faulk Jr if the goal is to ultimately purchase a property in a market outside of your own, I would strongly suggest working with a local realtor in whatever market(s) you are considering.
5 April 2024 | 4 replies
Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers, as it's beneficial for achieving your real estate goals.
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5 April 2024 | 0 replies
We work with a lot of out-of-state investors who are having a hard time finding deals in their local market.
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5 April 2024 | 20 replies
Usually a smaller, local, community lender will be the best route.
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5 April 2024 | 4 replies
Attend local real estate networking events, meetups, and seminars to connect with professionals who have firsthand knowledge of the area and can provide valuable insights.