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Hey Everyone,I've been walking properties for months now, diligently running numbers, and preparing myself to begin making offers through my agent.Since I'm determined for 2019 to be the year I finally break into the game, I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for reputable contractors in the Albany area.

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It's a luck game in the end but I'd like to influence it as much as possible.

By having skin in the game, I became more aware of the market (nothing focuses attention better than having money at risk).This type of split allowed me to make tweaks as circumstances changed.

I’m in at a point where I want my next move to be doing a BRRRR and I want my agent to also be like my Project Manager, but I need to come up with an idea on how to structure this.Basically I want her to be very involve and to have “skin in the game”.

Other things I enjoy outside of real estate include playing video games with my friends and practicing my guitar.

But for me, I like to play "what if" games with my cashflow spreadsheet for both my household and investing budgets.

Hi Guys,  Im brand new to this game,  I am also interested in discussing with some people.  

Those are requirements, not just good ideas.You are incorrect in regard to the source of the gift being exclusively limited to family members.I believe that there are some other select approved sources, such as a close friend, employer, and a few others.