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5 September 2024 | 4 replies
Always be prepared to walk away.For some this is too much, for others this is just part of the game.
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4 September 2024 | 3 replies
I am an old head in the game and started before many forms of private or hard money lending existed.
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5 September 2024 | 8 replies
The auction game takes patience and you must always have your money ready.
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6 September 2024 | 28 replies
It’s often described as the “training wheels” of real estate investing, as it allows you to get into the game with minimal risk.
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4 September 2024 | 0 replies
Referrals can be a game-changer in expanding your investor network.
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3 September 2024 | 1 reply
My first time posting as I am brand new to the game.
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3 September 2024 | 10 replies
You’re already ahead of the game given your background in finding deals.
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5 September 2024 | 17 replies
But you note that Blackstone is a major investor in Austin, so the contrarian point is to NOT invest in Austin.I have no skin in the game either way.
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7 September 2024 | 36 replies
Honestly, it's not BS- this is how professional tenants play the game, you need to know the rules.
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3 September 2024 | 51 replies
NO skin in the game for the sponsor?