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Kevin K.
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Finding properties

Kevin K.
  • Willowbrook, IL
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I'm curious what the forum finds to be the most effective means to find their properties. I imagine driving around does well, if not the best.  I get the sense it'd be the best way to find the truly good deals before anyone can see the listing online. 

Whenever I'm searching for properties via Redfin / Trulia / Zillow, I never know how accurate the sites are and tend to think if a house has been sitting up there for a few months, it must not be a good deal.  Would anyone agree with that?  

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Alexander Felice
  • Guy with Great Hair
  • Austin, TX
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Alexander Felice
  • Guy with Great Hair
  • Austin, TX
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My property searches all changed when I met the right realtor. Mine is investor focused, she doesn't show houses, she's not holding hands BUT she will email me a list every night of all new MLS properties, with a good history, suggestions, rent estimates, and more. She will put in offers for me as much as I want and advise me on what she thinks things will go for.

A GREAT investor focused realtor can change everything imo 

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