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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hi Michael, we're a national lender, so if you need financing in either locale, feel free to reach out!
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4 February 2025 | 9 replies
But even then, seller financing is rarely substantially better than another investment they could make (including trust deed lending, which will often be at a higher rate than seller financing)In my experience, the owners who find owner financing advantageous are at the ends of their careers and are not interested in looking for another investment (other than the usual retirement funding sorts.)
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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Jerome Brown: Hey BP, My name is Jerome Brown and i have some real estate experience.
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31 January 2025 | 4 replies
Im dedicated to learn this bisiness and gain the experience the right way.
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27 January 2025 | 17 replies
Again, this is just my personal experience.
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6 February 2025 | 1 reply
I would have been told by someone about index services (with correct hours) before spending $40 in postage to overnight something to Springfield.Hope my experience helps a fellow investor.
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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
But I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything in the world.
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20 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you have an questions, feel free to reach out, or if you're in the area, let's grab a coffee!
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9 January 2025 | 3 replies
Hi everyone,I’m looking to dive into the real estate market here in the Des Moines/Metro area and would love to connect with experienced investors, agents, or professionals who are willing to share their insights.I’m particularly interested in learning about your experiences in this market—what’s worked for you, lessons learned, and any advice you’d have for someone getting started.
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
Loan officers with 25 years of experience typically are more experienced, and have less time per file, because they have an abundance of files.Loan officers with 25 months of experience typically are less experienced, but have more time to devote to you.I can't write my own loans, so when I'm getting a loan I prefer working with less busy people when I'm doing my own real estate investment, they're more responsive and dedicated it feels like.