Hello fellow real estate investors. I was wondering what kind of certifications/classes can help boost a carrer in real estate investing? Any advice is great. Thanks in advance.
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I was listening to one of Michael Quarless's podcasts the other day, and he mentioned having a "certified investor mentor" classification. This made me think about how many agents in my office work with "investors" an...
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Three years ago I purchased a tax lien certificate and recently received the certificate of Purchase from the Etowah County Probate office. My research showed no lienholders or probate will from the previous owner. ...
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I’m located in st.louis Missouri and I’m trying to make some extra money to fund my first deal and I am also trying to work in the real estate market. So any information would be appreciated
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Hey Biggerpockets what is going on recently Purchased a house on certificate for deed with $300 principal only payments for 6 months and a balloon payment after that. I remodeled the home in 2 months and basically wan...
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I'm considering purchasing a duplex. It's not a true duplex. What I mean is that it was originally built as a single family home, but now there's a door cut out on the right hand side with stairs up to that door. And ...
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I just recently finished converting my garage into an ADU and it was finally approved on 11/4/2020. Does anyone know how long it takes to get the certificate of occupancy or any tricks to expedite it so I can rent out...
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I have been getting checks worth penniies from a person I do not know. The memo line reads the street name and "buy tax lien" along with his email address. I don't intend to reply to this person nor cash in the coins....
If I have a Certificate of Purchase from a tax sale, can I charge rent to the tax-delinquent owner who still occupies the property ?
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Hi Everyone, Does anyone have experience with getting private flood insurance re-quoted once you have an elevation certificate performed on the property?I have a property in a flood zone and currently hold a private f...