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Hi my name is Lance and I’m new to real estate. After listening to countless podcasts and watching YouTube videos I’ve decided to finally take action. I am located in Linden N.J. If there is any wholesalers, investors...
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Howdy BP!
My name is Travis Lucy, and I’m an architect / husband / father from Austin, Texas.
I run a small firm that takes on a broad range of project types, mostly in Central Texas.
Full disclosure: I joined...
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If I don't have a realtor, I call on the sellers agent, do they get double commission?
If I have a real estate license, I want to buy an investment property, can I collect commission?
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I get asked this question quite frequently. Through my experience with helping investors from around the country, here are 3 things to look for:
1. It is absolutely crucial to determine what type of investment opport...
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Hi all! I am currently looking to purchase a small multi-family property and was thinking of purchasing out of state in order to have a lower entry point regarding my down payment amount and purchase price. My goal is...
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I hate to make my first post a rant, but I am frustrated by the level (read that: lack of) service I am getting from mortgage companies. I have reached out to a few companies to apply for investor loans, only to have ...
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My husband and I live in a house (almost 4 years) on a 30 year mortgage. We have 2 four family buildings (purchased in '10 and '14), and we just entered a contract to buy a third 4 plex. We did 20% down on our primary...
Hi all. Long story short, I was approved to purchase an out of state beach rental as my first rental around with a conventional loan in July of 2020. Knowing the volatility of the vacation rental market, and beach clo...
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I hear all the time that to invest in real estate you have to know your market. I understand that means knowing property values, vacancy rates as well as many other variables. What steps do you guys take to learn if a...
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Securing financing is often one of the biggest challenges new real estate investors face. With countless loan options, complex terms, and strict lending criteria, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This is where expert mo...