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Hey I'm brand new to the community as of a week ago and working on setting goals for real estate. I realize it's very personal and depends on many factors, however I am a little lost on 'how' to get started. I'm seeki...
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The best tool for a DIY project isn't something you find in an aisle in Home Depot. It's...YouTube! I come from a long line of contractors, so although it's not my job I am pretty comfortable with most DIY projects....
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How do I start looking for mortgage notes? I have heard about going to the local court house but, where do I look? Also are investors more interested in buying 1st mortgages then 2nd mortgages? I would love to get...
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Asked 2 agents, they said you have to have exclusive listing agent, and there is no such open agent. According to what I found:"What does open Agent mean?When the listing is open, the agent who makes the sale is paid ...
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Hello to you direct mailers. I was doing a little research and came across this bazaar but interesting mailing technique that I want to share and would like feedback on...This is a technique to almost guarantee that y...
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Newbie here! I signed a contract to have a home built (purchase price 244,490) in East Austin, TX (Basically manor) The house comes with a 1-2-10 warranty, closing cost are basically completely covered (6000 towards c...
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My name is Nathan, I am 27 and I live outside of San Antonio with my wife Dominique and our three dogs, Mo, Valentino and Bane. I am a field technician in the oil and gas industry. I have been studying REI for the pa...
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Hello All,I have been researching, saving, and reading about investing in real estate for the better part of the last year and I believe I may finally be where I need to be to purcahse my first investment property. I ...
I am looking into buying rental property and have learned the basic pros and cons of buying a Duplex vs a Single Family Home. I am curious to know what investors in the Indianapolis area think about this. What is in...
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Ah yes, the Capital City.
Raleigh is a the Capital of NC with a population of ~470,000 population (2nd largest in NC and 40th in the US) and employing 259,000 people- a growth rate of 1.59% Year over Year. Raleigh is...