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Hi everyone,
I am new to investing. I am ready to proceed with a purchase, ideally a duplex then go from there. How do I get started? Do you suggest meeting with a realtor or perhaps an investment realty company? I w...
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Hello there -I'n looking for referral of an Attorney and a CPA that have the following experiences :- LLC Creation specifically for Real Estate Rental Investing (to help me with the creation process, article of organi...
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Another newbie question: are there checklists for newbies to follow to get ready for closing on the first deal? What I mean is the operational part of the process. For example, do I need to learn about and set up a LL...
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Hey guys,I am looking for a Real Estate friendly CPA who can help with tax strategies. Any recommendations?? Thanks in advance,
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I am on my way with the Deal Machine app in hand to go do some driving for dollars. I have a list from Deal Machine but want to add some more. Planning on doing some cold calling tonight after skip tracing. Wish me lu...
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Does anyone recommend an investor-friendly RE attorney, lender, or CPA in the Sacramento area? I'm planning to build up my portfolio of SFRs and MFRs this year.
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I'm a newer realtor getting my nmls license and I've had a talk with a real estate broker, and MLO branch manager, and they both said that I have to pick one or the other whether I'm working in real estate or working ...
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Does anyone have any recommendations for good local banks in Birmingham,AL to open a business account with (preferably that works with real estate investors). I know when it comes to this a lot of people prefer the sm...
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Does anybody have a good CPA for personal and small business taxes that they have experience with and would recommend? Thanks in advance.
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In a wholesale group there is a sign up for REIpro. $40/person a quarter. Does that sound correct?