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How many investors out there have let fear of losing money, stop them from taking a gamble on a property? Was it justified or did you end up regretting not making an offer?
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For all of the newbies out there, I was wondering what excuses you have for not investing. I think it might be helpful to share with everyone here!
For the veterans, I'd love to hear some of the excuses you used b...
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I am planning to buy a fixer upper and make it a B & B. I'm torn about using a general contractor vs. doing the general contracting myself.CONs of Hiring a General Contractor:1. They are reputed to suck big time ...
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My tenant in Florida destroyed unit (duplex) upon notice of eviction. Broke windows, punched holes in all the walls, damaged appliances. Do any of you file legal action to collect or do you let it go? I have a prope...
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Hi Everyone,I'm getting mixed messages on whether to become a licensed agent as an investor. Some agents tell me that there are already too many realtors & investors. Also, It's not worth getting your license beca...
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Recently, another investor that I have done tons of business with over the years called me because he came across a house that he knew I would like. Up and coming neighborhood that I knew really well, multi family th...
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Hello all!I'm on the cusp of making a move on my first rental property - I've been learning and researching for months, I now have enough knowledge and money to jump in and start doing, and I'm extremely excited!I wou...
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I need Help!!! Just a heads up long post. I had to move for work and was debating on renting my house out. In Jan 2019 I made an agreement with text message proof “not sure if that means anything “ with my cousin that...
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Selling my SFR, real estate agent put a total of 10% of the purchase price on the fee estimate. 6% for him and 4% for the buyer’s agent.
This seems excessive to me.
Is it?
Every google search yields “average of 6...
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I would love your advice. Should I keep this rental property or should I short sell it?I have a condo in Algonquin Illinois (3 bed, 2 bath, 1890 sq/ft) that I had bought for $265k in 2006. I have about 40k in equity i...