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20 December 2024 | 27 replies
By the time the cranky Building Inspector shuts down the job to the time the HCD sides with the owner, it could be weeks.
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7 December 2024 | 13 replies
I used tools like BiggerPockets to analyze deals weekly, and building a reliable team and networking with experienced investors helped me gain confidence.
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5 December 2024 | 2 replies
Expect to spend a considerable amount of your time speaking to people.Expect to work dozens of hours/week with little to no immediate result.Expect most of your early interest from potential clients to come from your sphere of influence.Expect to go 3-6 months without getting paid (unless you do rentals which usually pay faster)Expect to be bombarded with distractions - mainly, people/companies marketing to you so that you choose their system for quick and easy buyer or seller leads.
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3 December 2024 | 4 replies
(Live there 2 weeks and rent out 2 weeks.)
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9 December 2024 | 10 replies
Two weeks later, the client locked down a deal that appraised well above their initial projections.If you’re serious about pushing your boundaries..maybe setting your sights on Chicago’s undervalued neighborhoods or San Antonio’s quieter pockets..let’s talk.
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5 December 2024 | 2 replies
On the private side, we fund in a couple of weeks.
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1 December 2024 | 21 replies
But I saw photos, videos, etc.
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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
I am attending the 3 day event in a couple weeks.
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27 November 2024 | 4 replies
I have my initial call with Prime this week and am wondering the same thing.
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4 December 2024 | 8 replies
Check out the BP's Real Estate Events & Happenings area as there's an event this week which will be covering the topic in Tampa, for Tampa region.