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22 April 2024 | 5 replies
Cities in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and South are gaining attention for their stable local economies and promising home value growth.Buffalo, New York: A Model of Stability:Topping the list is Buffalo, New York, recognized for the steadiness of its home prices and a recent surge in job opportunities relative to new home constructions.Cincinnati's Rapid Home Sales:Cincinnati stands out for its exceptionally fast home sales, with properties going pending in just five to six days for most of 2023, indicating a high demand in the market.New regions take the lead in the housing market.
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21 April 2024 | 6 replies
Get out and rub elbows with local investors by joining a local real estate investor group.
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23 April 2024 | 14 replies
I have done two moderately successful local BRRRRs and it would have been impossible to do them the way I did it out-of-state.I also house-hack my own residence and I can't recommend it enough for a beginner if everyone you live with is on board.
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24 April 2024 | 36 replies
I see you are local to the Tampa area too.
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23 April 2024 | 14 replies
Yeah, I think he is right on the neighbors if you deviate from the local style.
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23 April 2024 | 2 replies
I may also consult with a local attorney.
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23 April 2024 | 6 replies
Establishing strong connections with local real estate agents, property managers, financiers, and investors can offer priceless knowledge, access to opportunities, and potential collaborations.Good luck!
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22 April 2024 | 0 replies
Utilizing their favorable financing relationships to then secure a ~$1M loan from a local credit union.
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21 April 2024 | 11 replies
Hey Kingsley, I'm the BP expert on Detroit.
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22 April 2024 | 0 replies
A long-term colleague and active local broker brought the pocket listing.