I have come across a few horror stories over the past several weeks about clients who have been mis-represented in their transactions.  I can't express how important it is to make sure that your agent or broker is wel...

Hi, I am in the process of purchasing a 4 unit property in Columbus Ohio and just received a quote from a brokerage company for $400/mo. The rates on the 4 unit are astronomical even compared to what the current owner...

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I've recently been exploring real estate as a potential career path and I'm looking for advice on the best entry-level job to gain experience and knowledge. I’ve been considering working for as a acqu...

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Really appreciate any feedback. Our property management company wants to sell 3 apartment blocks for us approximate value 2m maybe slightly more, can we ask them to accept 4% sales commission? The ...

What do you guys think would be a good business to start in the real estate industry? I am already a realtor and work in Construction Management. I was thinking property management or a flipping/GC company. There is a...

I have recently moved to Steadley Insurance Company for my rental properties as my insurance broker found they were cheaper than Liberty Mutual Insurance which I have had in the past.  I have had two occasions where S...

I was quoted an interest rate on a good faith estimate and the loan was sent to under writing/ loan approval two weeks ago. Just today my loan officer emailed me and is quoting me a rate about 1.25% higher. Can anyone...

Hi all I need advice after many years being in referral agent status I have decided to activate my real estate license. I was initially looking getting back into residential but recently got approached to get into com...

Hello!  I am from a small town with two brokerages.  I would like to work with them but they do not have a lot of connections with Cleveland in which I primarily invest.  Does this matter?  One is Century 21 and the o...

I'm getting my Broker license pretty soon. I don't plan on bringing in agents, just going to be myself. I work 100% from home under my current broker but  I don't want to use my home address when I open my own real es...