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Hello to all my fellow BP members-
After 16 years, I've left accounting and finance to pursue a career in real estate. I completed my Florida real estate sales associate licensing exam on Saturday, and now it's time...
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I am currently in the process of getting my real estate license and I’ve noticed that in real estate, you either become very successful, or fail miserably. What is it that sets the successful brokers apart from the re...
Hello! I am a new investor looking for my first deal in the Ann Arbor area. I'm primarily looking at single family homes, condos, and off market opportunities. I'm curious what metrics people use to decide whether to ...
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I've been running the numbers and although real estate has been very attractive to me with leverage (I own 3 properties), running the numbers even with leverage real estate is not as attractive in the long run, becaus...
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Do realtors make their commission based off of the price I negotiated with the seller? Or do they make their commission based off of the price my cash buyer bought it for? If it is the latter, then in my mind I'm thin...
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Has anyone used one of your properties for airbnb (and if so what was your experience)? I'm interested because I have had a primary residence on the market for 6 months with no offers. (I know... but it's in the 500K ...
Hiring and dealing with contractors seems to be one of the top issues on BP for rehabbers.I will share some thoughts from both sides as i am a rehabber who was also a contractor and who still does some extra work when...
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Good day fellow real estate entrepreneurs. I'm trying to sell all properties that I have acquired over the past year and am having some kinks. I know interest rates have increased. Not sure if there is additional mark...
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I’m working on getting a business line of credit. In my quest to do so, I’ve had numerous companies say they can get me multiple lines of credit but charge a fee to do so. They claim they know the “right” companies to...
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Hi All!I am new to this forum and am a little overwhelmed by the wealth of information. My goal is to start my private business - a real estate investment company. I am planning to go solo at this point and actually h...