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Is it worthwhile to invest the 40 hours and get my real estate license so I can a) broker my own deals and b) work directly with the listing agent or seller when possible?Without a license, how can I find multi-family...
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Hi all, I have finally completed my first Real Estate deal. I had been saving up and looking for a deal for the past year or so, and this one just kind've fell in my lap as it's two doors down from where I currently l...
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Hey BP,I have completely the first draft of my business plan. I know over time it will grow and expand, but for now this is it, tell me what you think!!!Business Plan for SKB Real Estate Solutions, LLC(Created on 7-2...
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Hello, I have a private residence in the Bellevue area (PNW) and am thinking that we should probably sell now. ( we would need to sell it anyways in the near future but I'm worried that the market will tank and rentin...
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I'm still in the beginning stages of analyzing properties and learning what is a great investment opportunity and what should be avoided. My realtor sent me an updated listing for a property that we've been monito...
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Say someone has tons of student loan debt, no savings, only asset being a 10 year old car worth $3,000, damaged credit due to some student loans in collections because salaries didn't match debt over time and couldn't...
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I'm new to this kind of real estate, was trying to do some research but still not able to get the difference. Like, after Targeted hold period - what happens? You get money back? Or if you want to get your money back ...
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Hello! I will be closing on my first STR in early June and could really use some recommendations on how to manage it myself. I have worked with long-term rentals and flips, but this seems like a whole new world! I wou...
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Hi Friends! Thank you all so much in advance for taking time to give your advice. My wife and I are looking to deploy between $180-$220k into investment properties. We live in Southern California. Our initial plan wa...
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I have been watching the housing market for the last few years and it has always been something I have wanted to dive into. I have owned other businesses and I had clients that owned rental property. They gave m...