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As new investors my husband and I are learning as much as we can get our hands on before taking the plunge into our first rental, hopefully beginning of next year. As we build our team, business plan, and organize...
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Just went to inspect some work and noticed they weren't using thinset to lay down the cement board under porcelain tile.
When I asked the contractor, he asked his flooring guy who had been doing tile for 25 ...
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Hello, I was curious who on here is working towards their first deal, and what kinds of hurdles they are personally experiencing in getting there.
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I bought my first investment property the old-fashioned way - with a deal found on the MLS with the help of a real estate broker. We hear stories all the time, however, of users that find their deals far more creative...
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This forum is for anyone coming to my Networking Summit who would like to talk about the Arizona market and start connecting before the Summit! (see website in signature).@Patrick O'Sullivan reached out from the Phoen...
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What's up with Memphis? Hey BP a friend pointed me in the direction of Memphis and said that it is where I should be looking at my next round of investment properties. What should I expect in Memphis? What cap rates I...
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I recently purchased my first home for myself and my family to move into. I thought it was a good start because I could gain equity and use it to my advantage later. I also got tired of paying someone else to live in ...
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Since the NAR Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit settlement, I expect that innovative brokerages will start offering flat fee buyer services. From watching Reddit and my area, it appears to be the case. Flat Fee Buyer Agency is i...
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Has anyone applied for funds through the Rental Assistance Program in Mississippi? Do you know if any of the funds have been disbursed at this point, or what the time line might be.
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Hello Everyone,I currently live in one of the most expensive areas of the country (Bay Area, CA). I work in tech at an amazing company (Facebook) and I am extremely fortunate to have a relatively high salary for my a...