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5 January 2025 | 24 replies
Quote from @Jerome Morelos: Quote from @Robert Ellis: Quote from @Jerome Morelos: I recommend converting an existing space, like a detached garage for example, rather than building from the ground up.
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19 January 2025 | 56 replies
Ask any asset protection attorney, and they will recommend WY, NV or DE as best states to use.
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5 January 2025 | 2 replies
I see there are some recommended companies on here.
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11 January 2025 | 8 replies
I recommend comparing lenders to make sure you get some good terms and financing options for your next investment!
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8 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Philip Anderson I'd recommend checking out @Baird King's meetup in Santa Barbara and @Kevin Aranha's in Ventura.
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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
We have lots of wholesalers so I'd recommend getting on their lists to add to the number of investment opportunities that are coming across your plate.
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9 January 2025 | 5 replies
Any suggestions or recommendations out there for best rate HELOC (not 2nd mortgage).
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9 January 2025 | 8 replies
Separately from all of that - I recommend reviewing your lease up procedures to improve verification of signing tenants and their agreement and aware of terms and conditions.
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
If.a general inspector sees something of concern they will then recommend a structural engineer review the property.
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10 January 2025 | 7 replies
What strategies do you recommend for securing hard money loans for spec builds?