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20 November 2024 | 15 replies
Thanks. because existing is super messy and lower returns for general contractors and HIC, I'd recommend looking at new construction too. start to finish 120 days right now on 1-3 family is what our market is going for high volume spec homes that have been built before.
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14 November 2024 | 8 replies
It sounds like you’ve already made great strides with your four long-term rentals and that you’re committed to learning and expanding your portfolio, even from afar.
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24 November 2024 | 10 replies
If the existing mortgages were at current interest rates, the P&I would be about 30% higher and the pro forma cash flow would no be much more than break-even.
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15 November 2024 | 18 replies
In my experience like other things you get what you pay for. if you go with the companies that are charging super cheap rates - 5%, $100/month or something like that they don't have enough income to sustain a supportive team to actually help you manage your home. 10% is the going rate it seems in the city and that is where the better companies tend to exist.
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15 November 2024 | 8 replies
I've committed myself to being a full-time real estate investor, private money broker and real estate consultant!
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14 November 2024 | 2 replies
Be prepared to explain why the extension is necessary and demonstrate your commitment to closing the deal.
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21 November 2024 | 12 replies
Or maybe once you know what's allowed reach out to existing businesses to see if they want to expand.
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1 December 2024 | 377 replies
Thanks for sharing Collin, I especially appreciate the honesty and transparency on the time commitment and that it is 'not' a passive income play considering the amount of effort you put into this portfolio.
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20 November 2024 | 31 replies
I think it’s disingenuous for a guru to claim they created a new method that is “revolutionizing” real estate lending, when it’s actually just rebranding something that exists and charging more for it.
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20 November 2024 | 23 replies
Chasing keys is a pain and we're trying to find an all in one solution-if it exists.