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83 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Property Manager

Norada Real Estate

You don't have to tell us, finding a good property management company is hard. When we first started investing in residential real estate we went through several property managers, struggling to find one that was truly exceptional. General Property Management Questions 1) How long has your company been in business?

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Illinois homebuyer files commission lawsuit against @properties

Housing Wire

Like the other copycat commission lawsuits, the plaintiff James Tuccori, an Illinois resident who purchased a home listed on the local MLS in 2018 with the help of an @properties agent, is accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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Pros and cons of buying out-of-state rental property in 2022

Housing Wire

Not everyone can afford to invest in rental property in the area they live in. Whether cash buyers outbid you or you can’t get financing to cover the high costs, it puts a damper on your goal to add real estate investments to your portfolio. If you invest outside your state, you may want to hire a property manager.

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5 technology trends agents and brokers should embrace in 2023

Real Trends

Meanwhile, real estate tech innovation exploded, prompting strategic agents to learn how to leverage for the benefit of their business in 2023 and adjust their strategies to better meet the needs of increasingly savvy home buyers and sellers.

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Estate Planning And Property Management: How To Protect Your Rental Houses

Rent, Buy & Sell

Your rental houses can provide stability to your finances as it adds income on top of the day job you have. That way, even upon your demise, those who are left to inherit and manage them will know how to protect and care for these assets that you spent so many years working hard for. Hire A Property Manager.

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How to vet private money lenders for real estate investing

Housing Wire

Escrow officers and title agents. Property managers and real estate agents who are interested in working with investors. Even though a lender lacks real estate experience, if a potential deal is appealing, he or she may be prepared to supply financing,” says Joshua Blackburn, CEO, Evolving Home.

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Navigating Careers in Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide

Realty Biz

Buyers, investors, sellers, and the go-between, real estate agents, brokers, appraisers, etc., The value homeowners and property buyers possess is crystal clear: real estate and money. Top-tier Real Estate Agent Agents and realtors need no introduction. will make a decent revenue by turning the wheels correctly.