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I would like to approach this topic in a different light that other people have not done yet. It is set in stone already that an agent can hire an unlicensed assistant that can access the MLS in most MLS areas. Ethica...
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I currently own a property in the District of Columbia with approximately $500k in equity. I am looking to gain access to some of the equity to capitalize other real estate deals. My credit is decent, but I have ano...
Hey, I'm a new investor living in Orange County. I realize that this is not the optimal time to invest in California. I am wondering if it is worth the time to get my real estate license. I want to know the pros and c...
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Hi my name is Desiree, I am trying to gain access to the MLS. I willing to offer something in return for being able to use MLS Platform. I am a real estate investor and trying to work with real estate agents. Also le...
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A mentor of mine acquired a portfolio of tax sale properties. Some are just empty lots, the rest do have houses. We have keys for none of them.What have folks been doing to gain access to such properties and re-secure...
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I have purchased a few books and they refer back to bonus material on the website purchasers get access too. However I cant seem to get the links provided in the books to work. Can someone point me in the right direct...
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Good morning community,Hope everyone is enjoying spring as much as we are in Western Montana. I'm starting to shop for HELOCs to gain access to the sweat equity in my home. Just curious if prime + 0.75% is a reasona...
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Is it possible for an investor to gain access to the MLS without an agent?
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Our LLC has purchased eight single family houses using an outside buyers agent. My partner is ready to get licensed himself. We are doing this to gain access to the mls, expedite our offers, and of course save...
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Before investing, is it beneficial to obtain your real estate license? If so, why? And if not, how do you avoid the costs of going through someone or an agency?