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Luisito Espanola Newbie from Las Vegas
27 October 2015 | 5 replies
@James WiseThank you.
Benjamin Cowles Can it be an FSBO if realtor is involved?
1 October 2015 | 7 replies
As James said above, sometimes the agent is the owner. 
David E. Ok! I got started but now what after 5 years in?
3 October 2015 | 16 replies
@James WiseHouse(A) started out at 6.5% interest by my local bank on a 3 year balloon note.  
Chanel Briscoe New from MD
1 October 2015 | 5 replies
@Mark Nolan, @James Wise & @Guyoz Golan Thanks to all of you.  
Joel Rodriguez Very new from Miami
6 October 2015 | 11 replies
Originally posted by @James Wise:Welcome to the site @Joel RodriguezWhat type of investing are you looking into?
Jerome Oddo New - interested in learning more
18 December 2020 | 6 replies
Originally posted by @James Wise:Welcome to the site @Jerome OddoWhat type of investing are you looking into?
Michael McCartney DIY Hardie Siding
6 October 2015 | 22 replies
James hardie has a web site hopefully the video will help.P.S.  
Ulysses Arreguin Agent from California looking to network with investors
1 October 2015 | 5 replies
Originally posted by @James Wise:@Ulysses ArreguinWelcome to the site.Good luck to you & I'll see you around the forums. 
Adam Tsang Anyone from Statesboro?
1 October 2015 | 3 replies
Originally posted by @James Wise:Welcome to the site @Adam TsangI would recommend setting up a keyword alert for "Statesboro" whenever anyone on the site mentions it you will receive a notification. 
Jonathan Trojan A lesson learned (full story)
5 October 2015 | 22 replies
hi James,He is no longer my realtor.