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Real Estate Buying Tips from Fred EckertUse a Realtor and if not paying cash, get a good lender. Get pre-approved for a loan!Buy when others aren’t buying!Get information about the property you are interested in from...
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A friend of mine is looking for a home to purchase and was talking (on a Facebook thread) about how expensive everything is lately. One of her friends mentioned that we're in a bubble right now and it's about to burst...
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Does anyone have any experience with the Aven HELOC card? Is the company legit? How are the rates currently? I’m interested with the supposed ease and quickness they claim to open and use said card. Looking to tap...
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In my latest Dax's Data, I dove into the impact that recessions have had on the national, regional, state (CA), and local (Santa Cruz) markets. There have been fifteen recessions in the last 100 years. The data I am g...
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Many people incorrectly assume that interest rates are the largest factor contributing to the direction of the real estate market. Though changes in interest rates have an impact, a combination of related factors cont...
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Hey! I’m new to investing and want to know how I can jump in to investing after learning all I can and finding a great deal… what if I only have less than $1000 to my name… how do I creatively finance the deal, and cu...
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I have long been obsessed with real estate and have realized that I just need to commit to getting my first deal done. Now that I am more serious about making it happen, I am trying to decide what the smartest option ...
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Hi All,I have my Airbnb listing set to "Firm (New)" for cancellation policies. Wanted to know what your guys' / gals' thoughts are on what is the best cancellation policies out there? Also, I have my STR on Airbnb and...
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I have trying to figure out the "best" way to sell vacant lots in Cape Coral. It seems like overkill to use a full service real estate brokerage when there is no home to take pictures of, no keys to manage, no lockbox...
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A common mistake that new investors make is to assume the market will continue to behave how it has in the recent past. Having many years of experience and seeing the market change over time, can inform investors mak...