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4 April 2024 | 8 replies
I use Eufy home security, no monthly service fees, up to 1GB local storage, and they have GSM cameras if not local WIFI.
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6 April 2024 | 19 replies
The Market was a second tier city, but had the traffic and demographics to support any Chain however some of the National Chains don't understand the nuances of a local market.
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5 April 2024 | 5 replies
I've been approached by a local real estate investor to become his "private lender" on fix and flips he does.
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4 April 2024 | 15 replies
Looking at local groups, it looks like we have one that meets very close to me in Corvallis.
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5 April 2024 | 7 replies
I tried networking in a few local groups on Facebook but I don't know these people well and their recommendations have been a part of my failed search so far.
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5 April 2024 | 10 replies
A home on a rented lot is harder to sell because of mortgage / borrowing restrictions (educate yourself on local lenders too).
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5 April 2024 | 7 replies
Get a quote from a local roofer or two on what they would charge to replace the roof and run the difference between replacement costs and insurance costs.
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5 April 2024 | 5 replies
Your local government is there to assist you on questions exactly like this one.
4 April 2024 | 6 replies
I'm not in your local market but if you are looking outside that and interested in the Midwest i'd be interested to share any insights I might have on the market.
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4 April 2024 | 15 replies
However, it's essential to consider local market dynamics.