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5 October 2021 | 45 replies
I did it initially and I'm still here, just doing it on my own now.Here are some tips for when I started and do note that I'm not some massive success story of here's how I make millions as an agent, but how I've made a good sustainable business out of it. 1.
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21 August 2021 | 3 replies
I would love to hear any stories (good or bad) and receive recommendations for local banks and credit unions that will do portfolio lending or creative financing for investment properties.
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14 September 2021 | 8 replies
For example zoning calls for 6 stories, but city planners have seen several applications result in 9 stories.So we use what's exactly written in the zoning code for the property, pick the best use of the land that would net the best result.
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21 August 2021 | 2 replies
Going out of area is definitely a thought, but then I hear these stories of how things went all wrong because someone who wasn't experienced in managing a team or had an established team they knew they could trust, especially when they're not able to stop in regularly and check on things.
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26 August 2021 | 3 replies
Hi everyone, I’m a new agent in Boston, MA and I’d love to hear some success stories and/or some tips for our market.
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25 August 2021 | 13 replies
One market in the US that seems to still be rising is Flordia such as Tampa Bay, Orlando and Miami.Only time will tell the real story and as you said, good deals can be found in any market depending on the skill of the investor and agent.Overall, I think most markets have peaked though.
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21 August 2021 | 1 reply
Long story short, I have $200k equity in a property that might be better utilized.
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7 September 2021 | 2 replies
What's the best way to get the story on this property?
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27 August 2021 | 8 replies
You will be able to share your story and receive plenty of helpful feedback from experienced members.
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23 August 2021 | 18 replies
This is interesting and maybe I didn't tell the whole story well enough.