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3 August 2024 | 0 replies
My approval odds aren't great, I'm a first time investor without any exciting financial history. 640 credit.
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6 August 2024 | 17 replies
Nothing was more evident than going to the mastermind earlier this month where you had people new to real estate talking and building relationships with people who have been in the industry for years.
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2 August 2024 | 10 replies
They have great credit, are putting ~37%+ down, and their income more than covers their current living expenses and the new mortgage.
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1 August 2024 | 13 replies
Insurance here is a nightmare, putting a real damper on the market.
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7 August 2024 | 1 reply
We found it on Zillow, notified our real estate agent we were interested.
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4 August 2024 | 12 replies
I would mention here that a typical condo or single family does not qualify for the Act 60 TOURISM tax credit (which gives you up to 40% back) - the project needs to meet certain qualifications as a guest house, hotel, villas or bed & breakfast - it can be as little as 3 rooms.
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6 August 2024 | 4 replies
I am passionate about real estate investing for 2024-2025.
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3 August 2024 | 9 replies
They do a great job following up and providing real solutions to problems.
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6 August 2024 | 29 replies
The rest think it's too risky.When it comes to hiring real estate agents I've observed all kinds of irrational behavior.On the agent side...well, the average real estate agent is not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
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6 August 2024 | 6 replies
Hello all, I am an aspiring real estate investor.