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Anyone have a good realtor for low-middle class to middle class first time home buyers in Texas? Looking for the Houston, Dallas, Austin or their surrounding areas.

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Any Chicago real estate management ppl here? Looking for referrals re management of a small residential duplex.

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Who are the best lenders for HELOC in Florida?

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Does anyone live in SC? I'm thinking of moving there from NYC and need advice. Where would you suggest? I want a place in the suburbs where I can get a home near good public schools, no danger of… more

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After the first year, if you renew a lease, do you remove the option to go month-to-month after the extension ends? Or is it standard to keep it so that after the renewal period ends, it could still g… more

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Thoughts on Austin's real estate market?

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How can I invest my 25000 GBP savings in real estate to generate some sort of passive income? Preferably in the UK

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Does anyone know or have experienced the typical timeline for a new build from the day concrete is poured? Seeing 4-6 months on Google for a single family 1 story home but wanted to get a feel for it … more

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Question for the gurus of rental investing. Stepping into a rental property for first time. Do I form an LLC prior or after purchasing?

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Best lenders for a HELOC? NJ

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What are some go to questions you ask when interviewing contractors?

I’m planning on having my bathroom remodeled and knock a couple of walls down, and I’m getting multiple estimates today/tomorrow.

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I’m considering investing in a vacation / rental property in Spain. Does any one have information or experience if this is a good idea and feasibility, and maybe unexpected considerations? For context… more

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What are not so talked about ways you financed the renovation of your home?

I was thinking of a 0% apr credit card for 12-15 months (I’ve done it with other big purchases)

Bonus points if you’re from … more

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For lease renewals, do you all do an amendment to the original lease or a brand new lease agreement? What's the best approach? Assuming nothing significant is to change in the new term

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Should you buy properties in an LLC? Wanting to buy two 1-bedrooms to rent out.

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Anyone have experience selling land without a real estate agent? It’d be in a good market, and should sell quick, so I’m wondering then, if it’s simpler than a house sale, I could save at least a few … more

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I want to house hack but the locations I want to live at have very low inventory to buy, renting is cheaper. Is house hack still worth it?

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Do u ever thjnk of quitting real estate?

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Is $570k house too much for me ?

I’m 27 years old with 100k in the bank. I live at home and want to take a risk and buy a property at the beach for around $570k. I will rent it out 6 months out of the … more

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Recently purchased a 110 year old single family home with a single car tuck under garage. I’m looking at replacing the old bifold garage door with a regular overhead door, but the limited headroom in … more

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New on Zillow Rental Manager, does anyone have any tips? And what is your typical acceptable credit score range? Or do you go case by case basis? TIA

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How do you get a forwarding address for someone to properly serve them an intent to attach wages?

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Can anyone offer advice/guidance/resources for managing air bnbs in a different state?

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Finishing my large attic. Plan to add a lounge, an office, and a bedroom. Budget is ideally under $50k using a HELOC. What features would you like to see added with this type of renovation?

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I have done a couple deals in residential, and now have an opportunity to work at a commercial company as an associate. My base will be 40k for the first year plus commissions. I am still new to the industry and was looking … more

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Does anyone know a good real estate agent in North Jersey and/or in the Paterson, NJ area? In the alternative, are there buyers here that would be interested in purchasing or doing a 1031 for a couple… more

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Anyone get involved with S8 housing? Experiences? How'd you get started? I'm a traditional LL thinking about getting some cheaper properties for S8

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Homeowners in SF and San Jose- For homes in “severe” flood zone and with home mortgage, do you renew your flood insurance annually or only in the first year while getting the home loan approved?? I un… more

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My property manager has been silent for the past 6 months. I get the rent and everything. Asked how things were going last time, said it was all good and the tenant is great. Should I be checking in w… more

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I have a home in Las Vegas that I would like to rent out. I’ve heard horror stories about terrible property management companies. Is there a property management company that anyone recommends?

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Thoughts on Edmonton market and future of Edmonton?

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Any good ideas for where to post my rental listing for more cover? I am a small landlord with less than 20 units

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Who should I contact to put pegs at property boundaries. My neighbor sold house to a shady contractor so want to have pegs in place to avoid any issues with new neighbors

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Hi, I’m interested in building a team. Thus far I have closed on 100+ transactions including rentals and sales. I am located in Yonkers NY

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Buying a $650k new build right outside of the bay area (bedroom community type of city). Builder's offering $25k incentive to apply towards closing and rate buy downs. Closing is estimated to be a… more

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Could anyone recommend a reliable auto insurance company? I’ve been with Allstate, but they unexpectedly raised my 6-month premium from $1300 to $1800.

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Hey everyone! So I just bought a house this month and just today I got a letter in the mail with my name saying I owe 1,500$ in taxes that was due 9/01… which was 2 months before I bought the house. H… more

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Nashville real estate is getting absolutely fucking insane.

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