I just recently started a jiu jitsu academy with a couple of friends, and although I was not in the day to day grind of the process in finding a building and building the space out, I did become fascinated with the process.

Brokers are your best friend as we have the entire industry at the palm of our hand and usually save you time & money.

Yeah I have some friends that have properties they hold in New Orleans and have heard the good and the bad.

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Your relationship with an investor-friendly realtor will be crucial here.4.

I have always been fascinated with Peoria, though I’m not sure how investor friendly Illinois is.

I’m determined to make this work not just for myself but for my family and friends.

One of my close friends in the busines had a similar setup.. her husband was also a contractor, and together they tackled a fixer-upper that ended up netting them a solid profit on their first deal.When you’re hunting for the right property, I’d lean on a realtor who really understands investor math... someone who’ll help you break down potential cash flow or resale value.

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You have a friend, He will rent it in its present condition as soon as you make it available to him for $90 per month.