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2 September 2016 | 6 replies
PROs:Adds a level of professionalismAccess to MLSNetworking with other agentsAccess to resources of TREC, TAR, NAR, SABOR, & other groupsListing your owner propertiesAbility to earn commissions (or given them up in order to get a deal)Ongoing education that keeps you at the forefront of the market, legal issues, & trendsCONs:More liability (assume professional liability)Some people just don't like RE agentsRealtor - often considered the last bastion of hope for people who have failed to launch a successful career in anything else.Dues, Fees, Insurance, Expenses in GeneralSubject to rules and laws that don't apply to non-realtorsHaving to work with TREC (they are just very slow and cumbersome to work with)For me, I find it worth it to be a professional in my field.
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7 September 2016 | 12 replies
They may have mandates that essentially require stick-built houses, which would be more expensive, and may make the lots financially unfeasible.That could be another reason why the lots were never built on.Lastly, consider that if it's a package deal, some of the lots may be buildable and some may not be (or may be more difficult, less profitable).
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2 September 2016 | 6 replies
If you rebuilt for 80k for even numbers, it would take you 11 years at $600/mo in rent to recoup the 80k not to mention other expenses.
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4 September 2016 | 5 replies
Everyone raves about Tech Terrace and the area near campus but the houses are so expensive that your return decreases really fast.
1 September 2016 | 1 reply
Only expenses are lawn and typical maintenance.
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1 September 2016 | 1 reply
Hard money is expensive, but most larger flippers have more resources and are not going to pay 15% and points on their money, I assume.Best,JTM
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2 September 2016 | 8 replies
How you would cover expenses with that scenario, I don't know.
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25 August 2017 | 12 replies
Just remember to use your estimated expenses (not the advertised expenses).
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6 September 2016 | 24 replies
I just asked a simular question about wholesale in mentors are very expensive and I'm a hands-on kind of person to learn but I have read a lot of books and watch a lot of videos I don't want to sound like a joke I want this to be my life and career any help I would appreciate it and good luck to your success