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5 February 2025 | 3 replies
Write it up to an education, spend some time sharpening your support team (particularly in the trades) and start thinking about how you can do it again!
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Bottom line, it’s not impossible, but definitely challenging for someone just getting started.
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25 January 2025 | 15 replies
I'm just starting out with a STR and I'm in the process of vetting companies for tax strategy and asset protection.
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31 January 2025 | 3 replies
Measure the right stuff - novices start by measuring success based on impressions, CTR etc., Those don't equal business results as Google Ads is ideal for lead generation.
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17 January 2025 | 11 replies
If you’re thinking about diving in, I say go for it—but maybe don’t start by living in a closet.
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18 January 2025 | 8 replies
Right now, I’m actively learning and planning to start my first projects this year.
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1 February 2025 | 2 replies
I'm a Michigan native looking to move back to start my portfolio but I haven't really spent too much time in Detroit and would love to hear people's experiences.
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25 January 2025 | 1 reply
What kind of account or vehicle would you suggest to start saving down payment money for my first rental property?
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5 February 2025 | 14 replies
You can't just take what you paid and start charging interest on that figure, because part of what you paid was already accrued interest.
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3 February 2025 | 34 replies
I also have a hard money loan that has had a "freeze" on payments that were supposed to start a year ago.