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4 December 2024 | 3 replies
For beginners, focus on markets with lower entry costs, high investor activity, and steady demand—like parts of the Midwest or the Southeast.
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6 December 2024 | 10 replies
., inspection fees) are considered part of your investment activities and can be deducted as a capital loss in the year they were incurred.
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4 December 2024 | 6 replies
We also have an alumni friend who is a few years older than us who is actively investing in real estate in our market.
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1 December 2024 | 91 replies
Whereas the cap rate on active listings are 5, 6 range.
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2 December 2024 | 19 replies
Still stay active in BP though because there is a lot of wisdom in this group.
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2 December 2024 | 1 reply
🏡 We saw the number of active listings at 8,875 houses still on market to end the month, vs. 10,934 at the end of October (see chart above).
5 December 2024 | 11 replies
Stay active, keep learning, and get advice from people or pros you trust.Good luck!
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4 December 2024 | 8 replies
It has been somewhat stressful coordinating activities and coming up with the best plan, but I went ahead and contracted with a PA.
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2 December 2024 | 14 replies
Not knowing who the person is and hiring them without seeing an active job or a job they have ever done 2.
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26 November 2024 | 5 replies
I'm particularly passionate about developing and working with investors as an agent.Outside of real estate, I enjoy sports and getting ourdoors.Excited to learn and connect with you all!