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12 August 2015 | 11 replies
I would suggest considering teaming up with an experienced investor for your first project to walk you through the process.
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30 September 2018 | 20 replies
I am thinking about doing a 1031 exchange next spring into a 6-8 unit apartment in Tampa or Jacksonville where I have an established team.
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9 August 2015 | 4 replies
You just need to get a good team on the ground in your investing area to be your eyes and ears.
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7 September 2015 | 6 replies
Jimmy JimmyGreat to hear from a man in the trenches, My team and I have been very successful processing short sales for over the last 7 years.
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18 August 2015 | 18 replies
But let's assume you don't have a legal team writing your contracts, then you don't have a broad form indemnification agreement.
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9 August 2015 | 11 replies
Her husband and selected team of contractors does the repairs.
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18 May 2016 | 47 replies
It's time to put together a team to help you out.
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10 August 2015 | 3 replies
For your first investment, the best thing you can do is team up with an experienced investor to help walk you through the process and help you get some skin in the game.
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10 August 2015 | 6 replies
My advise is use your local knowledge, communication, and connections to get you the right team, that will set you far more advance than any out of state investors.
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11 August 2015 | 9 replies
I would suggest teaming up with an experienced investor to mentor you through your first investment.