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Hi all, Is the only way to figure out where future development planning is occurring is to go to city council meetings? Any one have any tricks/tips on figuring this out before development occurs so that we can try to...
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I am very new to RE investing and reading the above book. His first example "Plan" is to buy a fourplex. He assumes he puts down $16k and $4k for repairs. Total investment is $20k. He assume each unit produces $2...
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My name is Katie, and I'm excited to join this community and start my real estate journey. While I don’t currently own any property, I’m actively looking to purchase my first one and eager to learn everything I can ab...
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Houston's short-term rental (STR) market has been unregulated up until now, but that's set to change by the end of 2024. After prolonged discussions, recent high-profile incidents at STR properties have finally sparke...
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Hi,I noticed last year in Montgomery County Landlord-Tenant Handbook that landlords may no longer charge non-refundable pet fees. I do not recall this statement last time I browsed it a few years prior. Does anyone kn...
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Good morning all,Let me preface by saying that I am brand new to wholesale real estate. I went on my county's tax website to see foreclosures and was brought to a page that lists filed Notices of Trustee Sales. Am I...
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Are there any local websites that folks are using in Houston to advertise or more improbably get responses on their rentals? Have a vacancy coming up on a Webster condo and want a quick turn around.
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Lubbock And College Station Among Nation's Most Affordable College TownsATLANTA (Apartment Guide) – Two Texas cities have landed on Apartment Guide's list of the top ten most affordable college towns for renters. Lubb...
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Just wanted to reach out to the community for some feedback on how to maximize a modest monthly budget to get that all-important first deal done. I'm interested in wholesaling and buying subject to. I work full time...
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Sorry if posted before... I looked at related topics and found nothing, so....would it be legal to talk with your mailman/woman and ask them to let you know about homes whose mailbox might be stuffed to the max, or ma...