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4 December 2024 | 3 replies
@Bijan SabbaghiYou don’t that’s the challenge - we pull data from several places as a note holder and for example and currently we see less than 20% actually going to foreclosure as most are ending in bankruptcy right now due to borrowers equityThe ones that are under water are typically going back to the bank.Best bet is to find properties where deceased or maybe divorced to get higher chance of actually going to foreclosure
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15 December 2024 | 30 replies
Our current economic conditions are challenging for cash flow in most markets, but I wouldn't let that stop me from diving in.
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4 December 2024 | 0 replies
I took on the challenge and repaired them both myself.Many people have told me that real estate isn’t worth the hassle, especially when starting out.
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12 January 2025 | 185 replies
Getting anyone on the phone who knows how to take care of even the simplest issue is challenging enough.
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7 December 2024 | 12 replies
I'm excited for the challenge!
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6 December 2024 | 11 replies
Finding an umbrella has been very challenging for me for years for one reason or another but I was able to get an Umbrella quote from Steadily recently that covers our CA primary, autos, and our OOS rentals.
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6 December 2024 | 25 replies
However, I'm facing a challenge: closing deals.
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6 December 2024 | 21 replies
The challenge with using a paid option is expecting one person to have all the knowledge you need to succeed unless that person is giving you access to their board.
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3 December 2024 | 0 replies
I’m curious to hear from other investors who have ventured into flooded properties such as what challenges did you face, particularly with insurance and permitting?