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Loren Howe Title insurance when purchasing from a trust
24 July 2025 | 3 replies
My attorney seemed to indicate title insurance will handle this issue and depending on what the title commitment says, there may be no need to insist on all three trustee signatures.
James McGovern Flipping and staging
19 July 2025 | 5 replies
Time on Market (Days on Market - DOM)Staged Homes Sell Faster:According to the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), staged homes spend 73% less time on the market compared to non-staged homes.thezebra.comblog.remax.caRESA data from a study of 1,080 homes showed that unstaged homes averaged 184 days on the market, while homes staged after listing sold in 41 days, and homes staged before listing sold in 23 days, a 90% reduction in DOM for pre-staged homes.robinrealtygroup.comNAR reports staged homes spend 33% to 50% less time on the market than non-staged homes.forbes.comA 2021 survey by First Impression Home Staging indicated staged homes sell 88% faster, with 90% of staged homes selling within 2 weeks.firstimpressionhomestaging.comNAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Staging noted that 27% of sellers’ agents reported staged homes spent less time on the market.bankrate.comNon-Staged Homes:Non-staged homes, particularly vacant ones, can linger significantly longer, with RESA reporting an average of 184 days for unstaged homes before staging.robinrealtygroup.comNon-staged homes may face prolonged listing periods due to buyers’ difficulty visualizing the space, leading to extended decision-making.kmmrealty.com2.
Shara Lear Realtors, what was the toughest part about getting your CRM set up properly?
29 July 2025 | 5 replies
Once you’re comfortable, you can explore automations, templates, and more advanced features.
Richard Helppie-Schmieder Flippers doing 20+ year,what are your acquisitions/financing/management strategies
12 August 2025 | 14 replies
A homeowner does renovation for their comfort or to suit their taste to which that may be good or bad.  
Marlene Isma Should we use our own money to rehab or take out a personal loan?
31 July 2025 | 3 replies
That gives you a little breathing room and proof-of-concept before going deeper into debt.But if you’re not comfortable taking on that debt—or if the interest rates are ugly—it’s not crazy to grind it out with OT and piece the rehab together over a few months. 
Jeffrey Hammonds Jr. Real estate journey
4 August 2025 | 6 replies
.)✅ Connect with local investors, agents, and PMs now so you’re not starting from scratch later✅ Learn the numbers — get comfortable underwriting deals, estimating rehab, and projecting returns✅ Explore different strategies (BRRRR, long-term, medium-term, house hacking) to see what fits your time and risk tolerance as a full-time nurseFeel free to post your goals and questions here — a lot of people have gone from W2 to investor and are happy to share their lessons learned.
Dean Gustafson Where to invest?
15 August 2025 | 16 replies
Ultimately, it’s about what fits your financial goals and comfort level.
John Angel New to property investing
7 August 2025 | 9 replies
Run scenarios with leverage, like 20–25% down instead of 50%, if your comfort allows.
John B. Is the cash out refinance worth it for me?
7 August 2025 | 9 replies
Cash flow isn’t everything if the equity can work harder elsewhere, but you’ve got to be real about the risk and your comfort level.
Bishoy Takla Early termination situation
22 July 2025 | 4 replies
He complied—submitting the additional deposit and paying the new rate starting that month—indicating acceptance of the renewal terms to my understanding, I didn;t follow up with a signed lease extension.In May 2025, the tenant informed me via email that he had purchased a home and planned to move out early.