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Doors anyone have an MBA with a real estate concentration? Did you find it helpful? I'm a novice real estate investor and own 2 residential properties but am really considering turning it into a … more

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When do you think rates on 30 year mortgages will drop to the high 5s / low 6s again?

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Is New Construction becoming Prohibitively expensive?

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Should I buy a high efficiency furnace for a rental vs a conventional 80% efficiency gas furnace. Location is Milwaukee. Plus can I gain an edge when renting the apartment?

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What is the best way to find commercial properties? Any sites that are legit?

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I currently own two properties and both are rented out - one was a primary home, the second was a second home. Does this mean I can buy a new home as a primary now (i.e. the next property I buy to liv… more

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Family of 4 with 2 kids : would you prefer a 4300 sq ft 2 level 5 bedroom home vs 2700 sqft Single level 3 bedroom home?

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Anyone sue their landlords for double security and win, for it not being returned in 30 days? Or vice versa, are you a landlord and we’re sued for not following the state laws?

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Does anyone know how I can get started in wholesaling Real Estate in Chicago?

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looking for a rough estimate (ie $/sqft) to build a full CBS house in Palm Beach County, FL

Can anyone share? googling gives a huge range that isn’t helpful

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Where are yall getting Builders risk insurance

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice on what I can do with my mortgage payment. We pay 2444.00 a month but the past month we tried to make a partial payment to stop the interest from accruing. The… more

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I’m thinking about selling my rental property soon. I currently have tenants in the building with 10 months and 2 months left on each lease. I’d like to sell without having any vacancy but I’m not sur… more

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Anyone in NYC..

When you purchased your home, what percentage was your lawyer's flat fee?

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How do I start prepping for a 1.4 listing?

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Recently bought our first home at 7.3 fixed for 30 years. I am thinking to change it to 7 or 5 arm early next year (I didn't opt this option at first as lander was charging more vs almost $0 closi… more

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Anyone know how possible it is to get a mortgage for a property in England without a UK credit history (context: have a high credit score in the US and currently live in the US).

Any recs on lenders?

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Canadian who owns property in Canada and moved to US in Jan 2023 with a job. I’m buying a property in US. I’m looking to refi my Canadian property or sale/buy new property in Canada - will my move, US… more

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Is a $6.1k mortgage (inclusive of taxes, insurance, etc.) doable on a $250k salary (before bonus)? Have 2 kids but will be receiving a good amount of help from family near by - at no cost. Have 1k in … more

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If I’m seeking an inspection on work quality and code adherence of an unpermitted bathroom renovation and an addition, what type of person should I reach out to? Forensic architect, contractor, etc

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What are your best hacks as a first time (reluctant) landlord? We bought a second home for my parents 20 min away from us, but for various reasons decided to rent it out for the next 1-2 years. Not an… more

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What are the best interest rate anyone got recently? I am getting quotes of 6.65% for primary residence on a 7 year ARM in Seattle suburb.

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Any investor interested in building a business intelligence tool for property management?

I know there are ton of them, but we can do (1) better, (2) cheaper, (3) faster maintenance, and (4) you can have full cont… more

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Hi 🐠! Looking to purchase a home. Have owned a condo previously, but this is our first house. We are working with an agent and she’s made some comments / done some things that I am not sure how to r… more

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How will this jobs report impact mortgage rates? It seems more unlikely the fed will raise rates now.

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If I pay extra against principal each month, would it reduce monthly payment or it will just reduce loan tenure and no change in monthly payment?

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Considering buying for the first time and need help thinking this through - around 300k income now (lockstep so will increase), HCOL (50k-ish rent/year), 600k in cash but also about 300k in student lo… more

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Wanting to buy a triplex in a very cheap area where margins can be pretty crazy. Don’t want to put 20% down. My dad used to get loans for his investment properties for less than 20%, but both he and all his prior… more

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Just financed my first BRRR

> bought house in decent shape for 120k (cash) (closing costs and assorted fees like inspection additional 5k)
> put in <30k of work. (Including materials)
> rent for 1800
>go to ban… more

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Anyone in the Atlanta Area recommend a good Property Management company? Moving out of town but want to rent out my townhome. TIA!

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How much house can I afford?! Wife and I have a combined $650k gross income (including bonus). We have about $100k liquid (just paid off my student loans) for a down payment, which would basically dep… more

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Hi fish fam! Need your advice. I am currently in contract for an investment property, closing in 3 weeks when i (under no excuse) learn today that the HOA has a rental limit and if limit is met, you w… more

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Are there any ways to reduce county taxes for new home? Or any programs? live in Orange County, California.

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Does anyone have smart windows in their home? Would like some info about it and the potential cost.

Planning to redo all the windows in the house -- but windows could easily go up to 10k+

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Would it make sense to stretch ourselves and buy a 1.1 million $ house in this economy. Our loan would be around 800k at 7ish interest. This house is a new build and one of the cheaper homes in a mult… more

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I started a short-term rental management company, who has great ideas on the best way to market besides social media. Where should I be networking? Who should I be talking to?

Thanks in advance!

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I’m looking to switch careers from accounting to real estate agent. I am planning on getting my license soon and also have enough saved to not make anything for a few months. What else should I (cont)

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As a young professional, should I focus on buying a home, condo, etc? The market I hear stinks right now, but I am considering looking into buying something within the next 3 years.

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Any recommendations for property managers in Miami area?

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