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Can anybody explain to me why it seems that Iowa and Illinois require that you work for a broker office to become a licensed broker? I live right on the border and would be fine getting a license from either state...
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Being as though I live in a Non-Disclosure state and have been unsuccessful at getting a Real Estate Agent to work with me, I have been debating on going for my own Real Estate License. I have read lots of pros and c...
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I’m a small time investor (SFRs and Duplexes) who just passed the WA Brokers Exam. I’m looking for a local brokerage to hang my license on and I was hoping the BP community could provide some recommendations.
My pre...
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Hi there BP community! I've been a silent stalker for quite a while now. I'm finally to the point of (after saving for a couple years) having enough in my savings account ($8,000) to buy and slowly house hack a 2-4 un...
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Would appreciate if any experienced bird dogs or investors could read this Louisiana law below and tell me if this will affect me being a bird dog/consultant in louisiana? If so are there ways around it lega...
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Hello all,I'm trying to find out if wholesaling in Oklahoma is legal without a real estate license. I found a site stating it was illegal and another stating it's legal?? If anyone knows the truth that would be grea...
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I am wondering how many units did any of you have before you got a property manager? Do you feel that it was money well spent? Has it allowed you to grow as an investor? Any thoughts are appreciated!
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My name is Robert French and I'm currently in the process of transitioning out of the US Navy. I have seemed to develop a legit interest in breaking into the real estate industry. I am super new to the ins and outs bu...
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My accountant has taken the position that health insurance premiums for full-time, self-employed real estate investors are not deductible on Schedule E since real estate is not technically considered a business ...
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Hello I am looking to obtain a salesperson real estate license in California. I plan to spend about 6-12 months in a relatively inexpensive city (anywhere in California) that is close enough to a good real estate scho...