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15 March 2024 | 5 replies
I would also just suggest getting involved in local real estate meetups.
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15 March 2024 | 9 replies
Are you local here in Central Florida?
18 March 2024 | 29 replies
If you know what the repair is one of the ways to save is use a local handy person and/or ship the part ahead of time.
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18 March 2024 | 24 replies
I'm local to the Chicago market and it is crazy right now.
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15 March 2024 | 7 replies
This is not a problem if you use a licensed CA real estate broker to originate your loan since they get an exemption against usury for loans secured by real estate.My strong suggestion is to find an experienced hard money lender at a local real estate club to originate the loan for your lender.
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16 March 2024 | 9 replies
Can you find a friendly local agent who will pull a CMA for you to help you sent the rent?
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15 March 2024 | 8 replies
I hope my abilities will serve me right with real estate investments.I am interested in buy and hold or fix & flip deals of SFH up to $250K.I would be happy to get some tips and start building connections and a local team.I appreciate your help,Chen
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15 March 2024 | 2 replies
I would recommend getting in touch with some local wholesalers that may be able to source properties that fit your criteria.
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15 March 2024 | 5 replies
should consult with local real estate attorney or property manager and they will advise the best way to do it
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15 March 2024 | 2 replies
I worked with a local agent and looked online.