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hello group, Baltimore area is so competitive, it's been 3 months we have been looking for deals and checking on a lot of properties and making offers, we still have nothing under our belt and always got bid out. ...
I recently passed my real estate license and am looking to join a brokerage. I'm only looking to be a part-time agent as I already have a career in another field, where my time is spent M–F. Through online research, e...
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What are your thoughts on the positives vs negatives of investing now vs waiting to see what will happen with this market. I feel like a lot of the experts are saying stay in cash and wait (Bigger pockets podcast last...
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I've been reading through the deal analysis board and feel like I've come half way decent at deciding if a property makes sense. What I can't figure out is why so many properties in my market aren't selling. One thi...
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If I buy and sell houses(flip) as a full time job, do I pay capital gains taxes? I read somewhere if it can be proven as a full time commitment and its the only source of income I make, the capital gains taxes are inc...
Hi all! I've been educating myself through audiobooks, podcasts, the forums, and webinars and I think I'm finally ready to get started! Just not quite sure where to begin..About me:
794 credit score$150k liquid asset...
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I always thought Keller Williams Realty recruiting tactics were cringeworthy and my opinion hasn't changed but, somehow, eXp Realty recruiting tactics are exponentially worse. A Realtor in my office was recently hit o...
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There are many properties for sale in my region, but may not cash flow. Here is an example (remember that this is California)
$140k for 1,400 sq ft
3 bedroom, 2 bath
Rental rate = $1,250 a month
At 20% down, that w...
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Hi everyone! I recently received an offer letter to start helping a local wholesaling company with acquisitions. What would be a reasonable commission to negotiate? Could I negotiate base pay? This company just starte...
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Regardless of what the talking heads are saying, the U.S. is in a recession. I haven't seen a May this soft since the financial crisis. The calendars for our properties are filling up decently, but it is taking daily...