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29 March 2024 | 12 replies
I would suggest networking locally to get entrenched in the real estate market.
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29 March 2024 | 1 reply
Attend the local REIA meetings and join the FB groups
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29 March 2024 | 7 replies
@Cliff Durrett - thanks 1) family 2) friends 3) reitement account loan 4) personal loan from your bank 5) leverage a car ( unlikely to obtain from a bank or credit union ) 6) local bank / credit union
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29 March 2024 | 7 replies
Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.
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28 March 2024 | 2 replies
I also recommend you attend the local meetups and get to meet all the investors here.
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28 March 2024 | 4 replies
Once the move is complete and things are settled down, I'm interested in pursuing real estate investment locally.
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29 March 2024 | 1 reply
I expect you can find a HELOC provider at a local credit union.
29 March 2024 | 4 replies
@Erika Peketi follow your state and local landlord tenant laws for timing of notices for lease violations.
29 March 2024 | 9 replies
They know how to handle negotiations and can tell you about the local housing market.
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28 March 2024 | 7 replies
Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.Check out the BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast5.If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking6.