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15 November 2024 | 4 replies
I'm particularly passionate about wholesaling and/or fix and flips, and commercial properties like RV parks.Outside of real estate, I enjoy watching sports, learning and hanging out with family and friends.Excited to learn and connect with you all!
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15 November 2024 | 8 replies
Do you have a nice amount saved up for the activities you enjoy(I assume yes given a 30+ year in Tech plus you mentioning making lots of money already in real estate).If that is the case, what are you looking to achieve now within real estate?
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15 November 2024 | 4 replies
2) Claim they've never heard from the contractor.3) Claim contractor rude to them or assaulted them.4) Ask for a different contractorContractors will also play similar games.SMS Groups probably the best.
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26 November 2024 | 25 replies
This is what can go wrong when you have beginners wholesaling who have no training in real estate, no experienced managing broker to go to for advice, no license, no E&O insurance, no knowledge of how to avoid scams, no regulatory body to answer to, no relationships with other quality people in the industry like title companies, lenders, contractors that they can refer to help people, etc.
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15 November 2024 | 8 replies
I was thinking some type of homeowners policy, I didn't think about builders risk.You're very welcome, Stuart made an excellent point about having contractors add you as additional insured.
15 November 2024 | 14 replies
I don't want to be frugal as to not enjoy life, but also not enjoy too much where I have nothing to show for the future.
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13 November 2024 | 1 reply
I enjoy helping Bigger Pockets members save time, money and talking REI.
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21 November 2024 | 12 replies
Then I would have an inspection + sewer scope done on the property and have a contractor go through it.
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18 November 2024 | 11 replies
Due to high demand, many investors in Austin are finding they need to adjust their approach a bit to make the numbers work.Rehab Budget: Ensure that bids are received from multiple contractors and that adequate reserves are made for cost overruns.