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5 February 2014 | 5 replies
I am currently looking for work in the real estate field and pretty much any way to gain experience and educate myself.I'm very much looking forward to becoming more involved on BP and in our local real estate investing scene!!
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18 July 2018 | 42 replies
Direct mail gets you to the seller directly, no agents involved, I know working directly with sellers is the way to get great deals.
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8 February 2014 | 11 replies
This time no realtor involved.
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1 February 2014 | 3 replies
Hopefully someone in your area can chime in with more input on getting a business started in your area.There is a TON of information on this site, read the beginner's guide and the "start here" page, read forum posts, ask questions, and get involved in the discussion and you'll start to put all of the pieces together.Good luck and have fun!
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1 February 2014 | 5 replies
However he does not want to be involved at all.
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2 February 2014 | 33 replies
Plus, I really don't like being involved in anything the government has their hands in.
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3 February 2021 | 2 replies
I am thinking about going with them but cannot find a single online review about them which is odd.
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28 April 2014 | 15 replies
Thankfully our PC is basically concierge taking cash per visit as did the last specialist we had to consult with.My NY State BIL is a self employed consultant & he has been going through a nightmare with significantly inflated premiums through the group he is involved with.
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2 February 2014 | 17 replies
But if there was a legitimate licensed agent (in any state) involved, it is either being listed by agreement with the seller, who is in trouble, or the bank has done their process, the bank owns it, and they can list it with whomever they please - usually a agency they regularly do business with.Either way, there are several scenarios where a 'foreclosure' would be listed and shown by a licensed agent.
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3 February 2014 | 15 replies
There is some up-front cash involved, but saving a ton in expenses if that's what's needed to give them some peace of mind going forward, and all the cash is "returned" through no payments for the first 12 months after move-in..