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I live in Washington, DC and I’m planning to purchase and study for a real estate license in Maryland and I will apply for reciprocity in DC, thereafter. I’ve always had in my mind that I would get into real estate, e...
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"Crushing it"
"Killing it"
"Optics"
"scale"
"Leverage"
"Metrics"
"Airbnb" (as in "I want to buy an Airbnb")
"STR's" (as in "I want to hear about STR's", with no reason for an apostrophe)
I have sworn off all...
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I am a brand new agent at 21 years old. Age and experience will be my biggest hurdle by far in this business. In order to gain some credibility, I was thinking about telling customers im in my 20’s instead of 21 if th...
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I am posting for all of my fellow landlords/ and real estate investors in the Baltimore area.. I have found the BEST contractor and would be willing to share his info after January 1st.. the reason I am waiting is he...
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Hey BP,
I have submitted an offer on a duplex in my area. All of the numbers add up as far as the property itself but I am torn on how to proceed with the mortgage on the house. Both units are currently occupied with...
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I worked very briefly for a Homevestors Franchise in Mobile, Alabama. I did not have a good experience. I know exactly how this company and franchise operates. Long story short, I smelled a rat, and got out. I can...
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Is Velocity Mortgage a legitimate business? When I call their 800 number is goes to a voicemail with a digital recording that doesn't have their name.
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I would like to ask my contractor to provide a detailed bill prior to releasing any additional funds. We have had a couple of minor misunderstandings despite the quote being in writing. For instance, we informed him w...
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Hey BP,
I’m looking into getting into wholesaling here in Houston. I’m currently just gaining knowledge and will pull together a game plan over the next month or two before sending out my first direct mail.
While it...
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I'm working a lead and the seller gives me permission to visit the property after confirming a time with the tenant. The seller told the tenant I'm an insurance agent so not to reveal the potential sale. I wasn't plea...