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28 July 2021 | 3 replies
That being said, one tip I can give new investors and out of state investors is to have at least some sort of grasp on the neighborhoods to invest in before just diving into making offers and such.With Chicago being such a large city filled with a ton of vibrant neighborhoods, I don't believe that it should be up to you as a first time investor or out of state investor to learn about these neighborhoods through your own research.
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26 July 2021 | 1 reply
There are a lot of things I don’t know so any tips would be very helpful.My dad had expressed some interest and wants to help me but his properties are currently under a mortgage.
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11 August 2021 | 4 replies
Hello everyone. I am new to real estate. I would like to know what books or recommnedations you can give to me as a beginner. I really want to learn this business and become the best that I can. My goal is to obtain r...
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27 July 2021 | 1 reply
Any tips or recommendations for choosing a platform for the loan?
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28 July 2021 | 22 replies
If it's 50% required to be owner-occupied, you have to know if yours tips the scale the wrong way.
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5 August 2021 | 15 replies
What you just described is just the tip of the iceberg.
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27 July 2021 | 0 replies
hey so i was wondering if someone can offer some guidance or advice on how business credit cards/business loans/business lines of credit work. also what is the difference between the 3? any good reputable companies i ...
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20 August 2021 | 5 replies
Tip: Start here at BP to search for legit lenders.
21 August 2021 | 5 replies
If anyone has tips for getting started/any good meet ups or events in area I would greatly appreciate it!
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20 August 2021 | 4 replies
Or please provide any tips for how you freshen up between tenants.