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7 August 2024 | 11 replies
In my limited experience, they add no real value to the process, and like you said, don't really know costs, and while ARV is fairly easy to determine, they are always aggressive on those, too.So, how do you not get taken to the cleaner?
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7 August 2024 | 1 reply
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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7 August 2024 | 6 replies
Hello everyone,I’m currently living overseas and just getting started with real estate investing.
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8 August 2024 | 17 replies
. - Normally in real estate contracts, the seller is required to deliver the property in the same condition it got under contract for.
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7 August 2024 | 3 replies
We also have a real estate meet up in COS where you can meet other investors to find good deals.
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8 August 2024 | 28 replies
Petersburg and Tampa real estate market compared to buying small multifamily properties like duplexes.#1 Better Location Selection:Single-family homes with ADUs provide more flexibility in choosing prime locations within these markets.
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4 August 2024 | 37 replies
Also going to guess most of those listings are just "token listings" so the PMC or agent can tell their clients they have listed it on the MLS for maximum exposure, but either:1) Really don't want to share whatever amount they are charging the owner2) Have negotiated such a small amount with the owner that there's nothing to really share.It'll be interesting how this all changes with:1) NAR settlement on commissions2) Slowing real estate market with DOM increasing.
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8 August 2024 | 19 replies
I think a separation based on real estate market characteristics is more useful than a geographical one.
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7 August 2024 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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6 August 2024 | 3 replies
Hi @Asif Ali Kabiruddin Rajani,What we hear a lot from other Americans is that real estate opportunities tend to cost less here in Europe (especially in countries such as Spain where we are active).A thing to keep in mind though is your tax planning as you will still need to pay taxes based on the US guidelines if I'm not mistaken.