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8 Red-hot Real Estate Niches That Can Double Your GCI in 2024

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Probate Sales When a homeowner dies, a property typically has to go through some type of probate court before it can be conveyed to a surviving family member or person named in a will. The first step is to familiarize yourself with the probate process. For listings, the road is rougher but possible.

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Benefits of Investing in New Construction Real Estate

Marco Santarelli

In short, they are considered brand new. If your investment focus is on pre-foreclosure, foreclosure, bank-owned property (REOs), or probate sales then you are likely to be purchasing resale properties. New construction properties are those that are purchased directly from the builder or developer who constructed the property.

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How to Grow Your Real Estate Business: 11 Tips + 1 to Avoid

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Plus, working with your partners on co-branded client appreciation events can create opportunities for both of you. Try drilling down into a profitable niche in real estate , like vacation rentals or probate sales. Get to know your preferred lenders, title reps, inspectors, and insurance brokers. For example, for a 5.5%

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