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Hello folks - long time lurker, finally decided to actually create an account and introduce myself.Long story short, I've decided that I'm going to buy some investment properties. I've spent way too much time in the '...
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I’ve been to a lot of real estate investing meetups and heard from a gazillion speakers. The good ones share meaningful knowledge and sometimes how they operate. I’ve struggled trying...
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Hi guys,
first timer on this website. I just recently signed up a few weeks ago. I am currently debating on whether to sell my rental property in beaverton oregon (formally my first primary home) or to keep it rente...
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Hi BP, my wife and I are local investors in the Lafayette, IN and looking to connect with others in the area. I look forward to hearing from you!Ryan
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Real estate has people from all kinds of professional backgrounds, some of which you'd be shocked. So what did you do before real estate ?
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I have this whole system in my head (and on paper) for screening potential tenants. I know this will vary, but how long should I plan (time-wise) for the screening process? Credit/criminal/eviction check should be...
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I am a first time real estate investor and CPA in Louisville, KY and recently purchased a duplex (two unit each 1 bedroom one bath split level property) in the Highlands area which is a relatively high market value ar...
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At the summit, a lot of the presenters and people I talked to mentioned it would be a good idea to get my real estate license. Others mentioned taking some appraisal classes, which got me wondering. Would being a li...
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Hello everyone, I've been frustrated over the years about how expensive the LA market is so I came here with questions on what the best way would be to get into a property. Buying a Duplex came as very common advice ...
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This is in the state of Florida - and the title isn't Exactly what I am asking. I'll explain - A SFH tenant wants to move into a property. But the electric company wants some Huge deposits made first. I know this i...