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What Is Driving For Dollars? The 5 Best Real Estate Apps In 2026 Dec 05, 2025

Key Takeaways — Driving for Dollars (What, Why, How)

  • What: Driving for dollars is a boots-on-the-ground lead tactic—cruise targeted neighborhoods, spot distressed or vacant homes,
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The 70% Rule In House Flipping: The Ultimate Guide (2026) Dec 05, 2025

Key Takeaways: 70% Rule House Flipping

  • What: A formula used by real estate investors to determine the Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) on a property.
  • Why: It builds in a 30% cushion to cover
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Double Closing Real Estate: The Ultimate Guide (2026) Dec 05, 2025

Key Takeaways: Double Closing Real Estate

  • What: A strategy where an investor purchases a property (A-B transaction) and immediately resells it to an end buyer (B-C transaction) on the same
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PropStream Review: Is This Real Estate Software Worth It? Dec 05, 2025

If you’ve been exploring real estate investing, chances are you’ve come across PropStream. It’s one of the most talked-about tools in the space—but is all the hype justified? In this PropStream ...

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Is Wholesaling Real Estate Legal In South Carolina? [Updated For House Bill 4754] Dec 05, 2025

South Carolina offers plenty of opportunities for local real estate investors to capitalize on, but many are unsure if wholesaling is legal in the state, especially with the recent announcemen...

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How To Find Distressed Properties: 10 Best Strategies For Real Estate Investors Dec 05, 2025

If you’re trying to figure out how to find distressed properties, you’re in the right place. Distressed homes—whether they’re physically run-down, financially troubled, or stuck in probate—can...

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