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Hello Community! My name is Ruka, but I go by Luke. I work in Saudi Arabia at the world's largest oil company. I am interested in buying real eatate in Chicago, a city I went to grad school in and where I got my firs...
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Hello,
My names Christopher, I'm a real estate agent working with mostly out of state or foreign investors in Kansas City, Missouri.
I was really wanting to hear from some investors who had made purchases in out of a...
Hello, new member here. I’m David and I live in Connecticut. I own a duplex that I bought a year and a half ago. I Want to grow my long term rental portfolio. Trying to connect with local investors that have experienc...
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Looked at a SFR to be fixed and rented. Hired a local home inspector (paid him). Following the inspection, he handed me a hard copy bounded report, then emailed me and my agent a soft copy. Property was under contr...
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I have a client buying a property. The water meter cover is in her front yard and it is sinking into the asphalt. Who is responsible for repairing it so it is level with the ground? If someone steps on it they can ...
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What are the most important questions to ask a CPA when vetting them?
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I'm taking my class next month and I'm just curious when your a new agent how do you get clients besides contacting friends/family. I know open houses are great for that but do your brokerage provide you with clients?...
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Hi all, so I'm looking into a 1031 exchange and from what I've read online and throughout the forums, the qualified intermediary (QI), is basically a non-regulated sector? With that I'm very nervous on proceeding with...
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Hey Bigger Pockets Community!
As a real estate agent in an ever-evolving market, staying ahead of the curve and keeping sales momentum up are crucial for success. With the landscape constantly changing, it's vital to...
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Looking for CPA recommendations in Chicagoland/Illinois (primary is in Chicago, rental is in Champaign, IL). Need someone who is well versed w/ student loans as well as I file separately from my husband to save on mon...