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14 July 2024 | 15 replies
My intuition served me well just two years later when the Pandemic hit, we fled LA to enjoy our 2020 summer and haven't really looked back since.
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13 July 2024 | 8 replies
Stick with what has been successful for you and is enjoyable.
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14 July 2024 | 7 replies
If you enjoy living there, while people are helping with the bills, then it could be a good move.I'm not saying go for it, I'm saying that there are other ways to look at it.
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15 July 2024 | 50 replies
I have only good things to say about the team that did the presentation and I enjoyed talking to my advisor but there was no way I could wrap my head around spending that much.
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13 July 2024 | 1 reply
This market is typically only slow appreciation, but recent market forces have worked in my favor and I've enjoyed a good amount of appreciation too.
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14 July 2024 | 16 replies
I really enjoyed house hacking, and like many newbies, I spent too much time and money renovating and enjoying the property.
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13 July 2024 | 4 replies
Fast forward to last year they wrote a check for $1.5M for a deal that we did, where that one deal alone added over $1.7M to my net worth alone.If you are interested in learning more about going big on your goals and deals, I'm going to start documenting more of my journey here.Hope you enjoy!
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12 July 2024 | 0 replies
I'm particularly passionate about getting properties in the Carolinas.Outside of real estate, I enjoy cycling, rucking as well as learning how to map using a drone.Excited to learn and connect with you all!
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12 July 2024 | 2 replies
I'm particularly passionate about BRRRR, Single Family, and Multi family propertiesOutside of real estate, I enjoy Hunting, Fishing and the outdoors.Excited to learn and connect with you all!
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12 July 2024 | 0 replies
I'm particularly passionate about Pennsylvania and Upstate N.Y. and multifamily properties.Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with my granddaughters, my dog, my church family and helping others.