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I've seen a number of times that people are taking money out of their retirement plans to invest in RE. They also say there is no penalty for doing this under the CARES Act due to COVID. Is this true in all states or ...
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I went to the dept of building & safety to ask about the permit process to build a 400 sq ft studio in my back yard so i can rent it out. They told me to get a civil engineer or architect to submit plans. I was un...
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Hello all,My wife and I are currently ready to place an offer on our fist rental property in Albany NY. It has 3 units with 3/3/2 bedrooms. Property is newly remodeled. We just checked the property this weekend and,...
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Hey everyone! I just came across the forum a few days ago. I signed up and I've been watching the podcast youtube videos. I'm a full time police officer living in a triplex. I started a lawn care business on the side ...
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Wow, what a great resourceful Forum! I am shopping for Health Insurance as well, and again...so much to choose from. I have been burned before by Health Insrance geared toward Realtors. I had it for moths, when I go...
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I have past warrents in different county's and one in the county I live in driving related and I am studying for my real estate liscence. Will those warrents affect me in trying to obtain my liscence?
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Hi BP! My name is Sean and my family is planning to start a wholesaling real estate business in Norwalk CT. Is there anything that I have to be careful of and where can I get any kinds of help? I am going to the local...
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Hi, my name is Austin Bull and I'm a new REI from Arizona. I'm 26 and work an hourly job as a mid-level plumber. The hurdle for me right now is that with my pay rate, I can only get pre-approved for a little less than...
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I have two applicants. I like both, have run background checks, and there are no red flags.
Candidate 1: financially a little better off, and I believe will treat the house very well. Due to their family situation ...
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Hi All,I am a new investor looking for my first property. I have been trying to find some off-market properties to try to get the best deal I can. Although, I have run into an issue I do not quite understand yet. Some...