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What Is An Assignment Fee? A Guide For New Wholesalers Sep 15, 2025

Within the world of real estate wholesaling lies a critical transactional component known as the assignment fee. This financial mechanism coincides with transferring contractual obligations from...

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Absentee Owner Lists: The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Finding Motivated Sellers Sep 15, 2025

Key Takeaways
  • Absentee owner lists flag properties where the owner’s mailing address differs from the property address—prime for off-market leads.
  • Build lists DIY from tax records or b...
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Zombie House Flipping: How Investors Profit From Vacant & Abandoned Homes Sep 12, 2025

Key Takeaways: Zombie House Flipping
  • What: “Zombie” properties are vacant homes stuck in limbo (often pre-foreclosure, tax-delinquent, or estate) with unclear upkeep or ownership action—p
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Listsource Review (2025): Real Estate Features, Pricing, & More Sep 12, 2025

Key Takeaways — ListSource Review
  • What: ListSource is a self-serve list-building tool for real estate pros to pull targeted property & owner records. Filter by geography, property type, o
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How To Wholesale Multifamily Properties (7 Simple Steps) Sep 12, 2025

Key Takeaways: How to Wholesale Multifamily Properties
  • What: How to wholesale multifamily properties means contracting 2–20+ unit deals below market and assigning your contract (or double
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7 Best Credit Cards For House Flippers In 2025 Sep 12, 2025

Key Takeaways — Best Credit Cards for House Flippers
  • What: The best credit cards for house flippers pair 0% intro APR periods, high cash-back/points on home improvement, gas, and ads, p
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