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Hi,
My name is Joy Garnett. I am a graduate student interested in learning more about real estate investment from people who actually do deals instead of those around me who have never done them before. I have learne...
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Hi BP-ers,Question: What does everyone think about planning out an investing strategy (meaning a business plan, roadmap etc..)? Is planning out a general idea of what you're going to buy, when you're going to buy it, ...
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I have a rewarding day job but I always have the itch to "do more". I'm not in a position to do cash investing, yet, so the next logical step is wholesaling in my opinion. My background is in building design and con...
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Most residential developers specialize in one of three areas: - Entitlements & Permitting (Paper Lots) - Horizontal Development (Finished Lots) - Vertical Development (Finished Homes)Some developers focus on multi...
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I have a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit with a short water heater under the kitchen counter. The tenant is saying that the water heater is making some water noises. I previously discovered some condensation related moistu...
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What are some good ideas on real estate websites. I've seen some very good ones. 2 Questions:
1. How important is having my own real estate website?
2. What are your recommendations on website building companies?
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Hello BP members. Recently I purchased a new rental that was distressed to say the least. I purchased the property from a landlord who was just burned out. His tenant went on a drug/drinking binge and he and locked hi...
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Hi all, I'm curious how everyone goes about locating realtors who are also knowledgeable about real estate investing? I was originally thinking of using the realtor that I used to purchase my home but then realized th...
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I was just wondering what everybody's education or background is? seems that a large percentage of you folks have some type of formal "business" or finance education, or come directly from the world of Real Estate?
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Just 2 quick questions.
If I went to go get my CCIM license, after I got it, could I go work for a company listing commercial real estate, or would I also need to get my Realtors License as well? I fully want...