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In real estate the hardest part appears to be the beginning. The first deal, the first sale, buy, flip, hold, mistake, approval, and so forth.... As a beginner, I am learning that even though this game doesn't require...
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Would you consider college to be essential when going into a field such as real estate?
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I have been in IT profession for about 20 years. Even after these many years, there is no guarantee that I will be spared during next company-wide layoffs due to economic conditions.
I hate it and want to kick them b...
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Hi there! I'm looking to hop out of the corporate rat race after having been laid off twice in the last year. I am currently in California and am looking to get into real estate investing and would love your thoughts ...
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Hello all, very interested beginner here. I’ve started self educating on real estate investing with the goal to take action later this year or beginning of 2024. Specifically looking in the state of Wisconsin (Madison...
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I dont like renting to people that just recieve social service checks as income for 2 reasons.
1. If you dont work for it you dont take care of it.
2. You cant not garnish social service income.
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Have any of you had a tenant demanding information about the owner (when you are the property manager)? I assume because they think they can get what they want if they can harass the owner too. How do you handle tha...
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I have recently completed my first 8 unit BRRRR, and will be moving the primary focus of the business from flipping, and small multifamily to apartment syndication. Recently, I took my RE license test for the state of...
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This past saturday I had an appointment to meet a seller at the home they wanted to sell. The appointment was set for 12 noon. 23 minutes past 12 the seller called me on the phone saying that they changed their mind a...
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I am new to rehabbing and haven't done any yet, but before I do my first single family home I would like to understand licenses and insurance better. Assume I want to rely on the hired help to manage as much of the...