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3 February 2025 | 1 reply
The more deals you’re part of, the more you learn about:✅ Structuring deals✅ Managing risk✅ Negotiating with partners✅ Handling financingTaking part of a good deal helps you build real-world experience that will pay off big in the future when you do bigger and better deals.3.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
., Investing for "what if" is fraught with risk.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
While I was open to carrying a note, I wasn’t going to go that high.Unfortunately, there’s been an unrealistic expectation set by the gurus that relying on seller financing is a viable strategy for buying a business.
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1 February 2025 | 4 replies
You Can Only Have 35 Non-Accredited InvestorsRule 506(b) allows an unlimited number of accredited investors but restricts you to only 35 non-accredited investors.However, there’s a catch:Non-accredited investors must be financially sophisticated.They must have enough experience to evaluate the investment risks.From the SEC:“Securities may not be sold to more than 35 non-accredited investors… [who] must meet the legal standard of having sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment.”If you’re planning to include non-accredited investors, make sure they qualify—or you could be violating SEC rules.3.
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1 February 2025 | 2 replies
With over 79% of people aged 65 and older owning homes—and 10.5 million of those carrying mortgages—interest rate "jail" is a significant issue for this demographic.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Aloha Joshua, I deal with clouded/messy titles often and it's not my first choice as its froth with a lot of time, costs and risks.
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26 January 2025 | 4 replies
What sorts of questions can I ask her to learn how much risk this is?
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
Hey @Matthew AllenIt’s a creative strategy that could work in the right circumstances, but there are some risks to consider.
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24 January 2025 | 36 replies
What kind of insurance do you carry?
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5 February 2025 | 54 replies
And with them all comes inherent risk.