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Hello! What are the benefits of getting a real estate license for a new investor? I met a flipper today and his suggestion to me as a newbie was to go and take that class so that I could learn more about this business...
My local community colleges offer courses in Real Estate Principles, Practices, Finances, Investments, & Legal Aspects of Real EstateDo these courses offer any benefit besides fluff knowledge? Like specifics? Or i...
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LookIng for opinionsHave had my license in NY, FL and NC All expired many years agoOnly from the point of view of purchasing property and getting a share of the selling agent commission Selling I have no problem doing...
Hi everyone,I'm looking into getting my RE license in Michigan in order to further my investing career, access the MLS, better negotiate with selling agents, etc. I know that I will have to find a broker to hold my li...
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What are the first steps to becoming an agent?
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I am curious to hear some of the pros and cons that experienced investors have had while also being a licensed Realtor...As a new investor, I (of course) have a ton of questions about the business, but one of the few ...
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Hi BP fam I am a rookie investor from Chicago and been reading forums on sandwich lease options and I would like to use that as my strategy to begin as an investor and wanted to know if I need a real estate license to...
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Hello all!I have a simple question. Are there any states that allow you to get your brokers license with less than 2 years of salesperson experience? I am about to get my salesperson license in Maryland and the state ...
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As may others have, I am thinking about getting my realtor license. I know you have to find a brokerage, but I don't really plan on doing anything with my license for a couple of years. The only reason I am considerin...
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Hi,I am interested in buying about 500k worth of real estate, and my father is looking at selling his 1.5m place in California, and relocating to an income-tax free state and buying a home.I was scared out of real est...