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Hello,
My name is Elijah. I’d like to share my real estate story with you all:
At 17, I drove to Los Angeles from my small hometown in Vermont. I arrived with $200 in my bank account and all my belongings in an old ...
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I just put out the rent sign yesterday in the window but didn't post anything online because the place wasn't ready yet- I hadn't even decided which vinyl planks to install downstairs and needed to steamclean the carp...
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Hello everyone! I'll be sharing some insight regarding the Virtual Assistant hiring process and experiences along the way so that everyone (both with or without experience in working with VAs) who are interested or pl...
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Hi! Soo I’ve been breaking my head trying to figure out extra income ideas to save up for my first rental property. I’ve cut my bills as much as I possibly could I work during the week & have a weekend job. I make...
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Hey! I just passed my license exam, and was wondering how to go about picking a broker, i emailed about 8 potential brokers yesterday, and left my phone number in the email, however i only have gotten a response from ...
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I am a novice but over the years I have noticed that I will get along with someone splendidly until they ask "what do you do?" and I say that I am getting into real estate. If that is their career or job, their attit...
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I've owned a SF rental for 11 months now. I am definitely interested in purchasing more properties but I am sort of stuck at the moment. My plan was to cash out refinance, HELOC or whatever type of loan would make the...
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Perspective tenant says she has two service dogs. I have not talked to her, just got a copy of her application. To make matters worse, one is a Scottish Deer Hound, a huge breed. Is it even possible to have two servi...
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Hi all,I recently got started in the game with a two-flat in a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, IL. I currently self manage.Next weekend, some contractors are going to be replacing the windows in the upstairs unit. If th...
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If you are new and building your real estate business on the side, WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?I have a really good full-time job that is helping me invest in real estate on the side. I m also in grad school, and sometimes doi...