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28 January 2025 | 19 replies
Wait for her to bring it up.Don’t focus only on sacrifices and future payoffs.Highlight near-term benefits, not just “someday we’ll be rich.”Don’t force or bribe her to attend meetups.Invite her but dont push itDon’t try to teach them to analyze deals.Focus on what excites themFYI I had to deploy before my wife got on board.
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
Besides reading and listening to podcasts, my wife and I attend a local real estate investor meetup that has been extremely beneficial.
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18 January 2025 | 21 replies
Long story short, as others have advised, attend local REI meet-ups to connect with your team, vet them, and begin your process.
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1 February 2025 | 4 replies
If the SEC came sniffing around and your main job was raising money and all you do is attend a weekly meeting, good luck to you!
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10 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm currently attending university for Marketing, however I found an interest in Wholesaling about a month ago so I'm definitely newer to this.
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18 January 2025 | 6 replies
I will be attending a real estate meet up tomorrow night in Seattle but would appreciate any advice before the meet up.
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20 January 2025 | 9 replies
I have known and worked with Matt for years.I have attended his training and hired him as a consultant.He is hands down the best at what he does.I have personally raised over $50 million for my hard money lending company.I am grateful for a lot of people who helping me with this success and Matt is at or near the top of that list.
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24 January 2025 | 21 replies
You might also look into learning about BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), a popular method for scaling a portfolio.Network Locally: Engaging with local investors and attending meetups in markets like Dallas or Fort Worth can provide insights and connections that are invaluable.You'll find that momentum grows quickly.
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21 January 2025 | 9 replies
Attend your local REI meet-ups and try to find someone who is currently house-hacking or has house-hacked in the past to learn from their experience.
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19 January 2025 | 11 replies
There’s no shortcut to experience, but you can accelerate your learning by leveraging other people’s experiences.One of the best ways to do that is by attending meetups.