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21 October 2015 | 9 replies
When you sign on with a brokerage there should be an IC ( independent contractor agreement ) that spells out what real estate activity is and is not allowed.While not required in most states brokerages opt to carry E & O insurance ( errors and omissions ).
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20 October 2015 | 4 replies
Also I am a carpenter so I may be new but I ha e skills to bring to the table that may be able to help you out!
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12 October 2015 | 7 replies
We had delays with the contractor completing the work, unforeseen repairs required, a contractor scratching up the floor 2 days before the open house after they had already been refinished, and problems with the town & contractor over permits.One tip I would give investors, I would actually go down to the town with your contractor and make sure all the proper permits were pulled so you don't have any problems when you go to get your certificate of occupancy.
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12 October 2015 | 8 replies
I was wondering if anyone can may be give me some tips on how to get into real estate investing with no money!
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12 October 2015 | 8 replies
They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."
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16 October 2015 | 10 replies
Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Tampa" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!
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18 October 2015 | 13 replies
It seems really easy but is also pretty expensive.Any tips would be appreciated!
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14 October 2015 | 14 replies
@Amine E.
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19 October 2015 | 5 replies
I picked up some helpful tips and insight.