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So I've thought about this for a long time, and I'm genuinely curious. Do real estate agents and brokers really hate sites like Zillow and Trulia? They're my go-to sites for doing initial, preliminary research on a ...
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Real estate is all about timing. Between 2009 and 2014, it was quite easy to flip here in Seattle. In those years, you could find REOs and short sales to buy or buy at the auction. Construction labor and contractors w...
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has anyone looked into this? It claims to be a college on how to become a real estate investor from the best arpund. There are diferent courses the offer finacial aid and give you access to online classes or you ca...
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I have been trying for years to reinvest $100,000 into some form of real estate and have gotten absolutely nowhere. Because I own my own business and deduct HEAVILY off it, I qualify for zero mortgages, even with perf...
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I was just wondering how everyone started their endeavors into the Real Estate world. How old were you, what was your first deal, and just what brought you into Real Estate. Just thought this might be interesting fo...
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I have two duplexes that need the windows replaced. Me and my Dad are planning on doing the work ourselves since we know how to do it and we can save a substantial amount of money. The problem is getting a permit from...
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I'm nearing the end of real estate school and will be taking my state exam in mid-July. I've been reading @Scott Trench's book, Set for Life, and I'm bought into the concepts. The problem I'm having is... figuring out...
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My first (stressful) flip :)The house is a 1,875sqft 4br/2ba with a front yard, back yard, carport, porch and back patio with built-in firepit. Comp average days on market is between 36-43 for this area of town.My hou...
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So I have $1,500 and a credit score of 568. How would I go about finding my first rental property. I’m a new investor with no real experience. What are some tips and to help me get on my way.