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22 October 2024 | 15 replies
In short - here are the reasons I pivoted to Real Estate Investing:All the benefits of Real Estate + growing STR optionsInflation raging at 10%/moCurrency wars and what or who will win them (Prec Metl or CDBC, etc.)Equities markets receive derivative pressures from credit markets and pressures on US dollarRealistic 10+ year opportunity in using Creative Financing, given monetary policies.Global disruption and impact analysis of COVID to businesses (small/large) and individualsWhat I was (originally) looking to get out of the program:Better understanding of Real Estate and it’s MarketLocally like-minded ppl that are more about collaboration than cannibalization (not reflective of BP in any way – this community is great too)Improvement in comfort level working in REI and learning “on the job”A community where I could find deals, connect with ppl for help and ask questions, etc.Business and Corporate Structure recommendations to accommodate short-term & long-term investment strategiesAnonymity strategiesAccess to vetted contracts for traditional, creative and gator (EMD) Real Estate dealsMy experience and feedback based on my expectations:Great original 6 week mentorship program.
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20 October 2024 | 3 replies
Only person still communicating with me is the original agent.
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22 October 2024 | 5 replies
If location isn't a big factor (does not seem to be based on original post) I would highly recommend looking into building a barndonium or shouse in an an area where you can get a tract of land fairly inexpensive and has little zoning regs and requirements.
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24 October 2024 | 27 replies
Originally posted by @Matt Devincenzo:So a quick theological aside...Christians are not under the tithing system.
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24 October 2024 | 55 replies
Im the original poster, and let me tell you , i was never able to close any deals since joining the program.
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20 October 2024 | 3 replies
For example, if you were rehabbing an old house with plaster walls, the insurer might spec them to be replaced with drywall and base their payout on that BUT the public adjuster digs into all those details and makes them payout based on plaster because that is what is there originally.
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23 October 2024 | 19 replies
He was originally the owner of the franchise and all the local Big Yahoos used him for their taxes.
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21 October 2024 | 5 replies
Hi Guys,in FL,HOA is foreclosing on a house in a week - Lien of 25k.the property also has a 1st position loan (Reverse mortgage) that also just started proceedings with no set date or "Final Judgement" numbers yet.On the details of the 1st reverse mortgage foreclosure, its only mentioned that there is 320k principal balance due.The original note of the 1st was issued 2009, with a total sum of 650k, payble up to 2081 (!!).
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23 October 2024 | 11 replies
Other companies I look up to are BAM Capital and Origin Investments.
24 October 2024 | 18 replies
Originally posted by @Matt Schlough:I was using the one from Rocketlawyer.com.