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31 January 2025 | 6 replies
At this point I'm mentally prepared to take a loss and be done with it.
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29 January 2025 | 107 replies
First year has been tons of learning and despite all the research and preparation I did, I still did mistakes and learned things the hard way.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
-Rehab Timeline: This is your first flip, so be prepared for some delays.
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20 January 2025 | 14 replies
David Greene is preparing to publish a new book, "Better Than Cash Flow: The Ten Ways You Make Money In Real Estate"
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Use a quitclaim or warranty deed to transfer the title, and be prepared to pay Chicago’s transfer tax, calculated at $7.50 per $1,000 of the property’s fair market value.
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4 February 2025 | 24 replies
Once again, Chris and the team communicated frequently about preparations and damage control.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hi everyone,I’m considering becoming a landlord for my property in Indianapolis, and I want to make sure I’m fully prepared before diving in.
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29 January 2025 | 21 replies
we pay a LOT of money for legal advice, legal document preparation, etc., the result is that we aren’t challenged when we need to take ownership if the borrower can’t perform.
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20 January 2025 | 19 replies
It's honestly insane how you people call yourselves investors yet your never prepared for hardships or things that come up.
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12 January 2025 | 6 replies
This gives you a foundation for making a fair offer.Secure Financing: Be prepared to show you’re a serious buyer with funding lined up, whether through cash, traditional financing, or a creative option like seller financing.Have a Strategy for Repairs or Development: If the property is distressed, outline how you’ll handle improvements to bring it back to productive use.