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9 January 2025 | 28 replies
Usually, the confidence comes from more reps (seeing more homes and being more of an asset hunter not a spreadsheet warrior) and going to local meetups so you can meet all the other people nearby who are doing what you can't get yourself to do.
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4 January 2025 | 26 replies
Again how we balance automation and the use of AI for ops streamlining with human-centered property management is key.
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29 January 2025 | 107 replies
And you are local!
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11 January 2025 | 3 replies
From digging into real time market data and calcualting cash flow.. to literally driving for dollars, you want someone with an incredible network of pros who can unearth leads (probate attorneys, divorce attorneys, local fix and flip circles) that might connect you with a ready buyer or flud tenant.
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11 January 2025 | 2 replies
I used to do BRRRR strategy here but now only do flips and help with others' house hacking or flipping.I had to move my BRRRR strategy side of the business to Tyler Texas.Are you still investing locally or only out of state?
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
If you're just getting started, stay local.
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9 January 2025 | 1 reply
I haven’t done my first deal yet, but through hiring a local contractor to build my personal residence I had this idea that I don’t hear people talking about.
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6 January 2025 | 4 replies
I would get back to local real estate investor meetups so you can connect with locals to the area and kind of get back in the game slowly that way.
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26 January 2025 | 15 replies
there's people out there who will fund downpayments for equity in the deal or a preferred return. hit up local meetups and facebook groups and have some conversations
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12 January 2025 | 5 replies
Just wanted to introduce myself.My name is Ariel, I am 32 years old (this Thursday), and I am making my first steps as a real estate investor.As I live abroad, most if not all of my work would be remote, and right now I am focusing on Jacksonville, FL.My main goal for this year is to fix and flip at least 2 SF's properties, and for the next few years to increase this number, maybe do some MF, and possibly to also BRRR when I raise enough of my own capital.At the moment, my biggest challenge is the fact that I am remote, so I could use some help from a local realtor or management company.It's so amazing to know this community exists, and I am thrilled to actually take part in it