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As a real estate investor newbie, I found a contractor but they are asking for $850 retainer fee and $85/Hr fee before going to evaluate a property I found. Does it makes sense to pay this fee?
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I have several investment properties in Brentwood, CA. I have a strong line of credit that gives me access to money that I can use to build a 20+ unit multi-family complex without having to worry about financing. I am...
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Hey yall, Im new here and looking to get into the real estate investing business. I would like to specifically engage in section 8 single family home purchases, as I would like to play it safe and do not have much mo...
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This is specifically addressed to licensed Realtors. As a Non-Realtor (myself), if someone were to present you with off-market, highly promising HOT leads suitable for the MLS, what compensation structure would you co...
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When you are working on a flip that requires architectural plans do you wait until after closing?
I did this and felt like it wasted a month...
Had the idea to start the plans right after out of attorney review to...
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New to real estate and actively seeking a multi unit on the south side of Chicago
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Hello,
I am an investor south of Louisville, Kentucky (cox's creek). I am converting a church into a SFR and the septic is not suitable. Unfortunately, the property has clay soil, so it looks like I need to bring in...
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http://www.miamidade.gov/pa/property_folio_numbers..."A parcel may be grouped or separated. Grouping or Separation Request Forms must be filed with the Property Appraisers office by March 1, as well as a homestead exe...
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In the past 5 years of trying to build a company with 0 business business knowledge, I've ruined my credit and I'm also being sued by lenders. I've actually managed to grow into a stable and profitable business despi...
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So new I haven't even scouted my first property. I have been trying to scoop up some knowhow and understand what I should be doing before I just try to go get a house and do something with it. I hear a lot that one of...