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5 March 2024 | 8 replies
Hello All, just introducing myself to the community as I am brand new to real estate investing and live outside of Chicago in the Suburbs!
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5 March 2024 | 13 replies
Big companies like JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide, Honda, L Brands, Huntington, and Amazon have many job openings here.
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5 March 2024 | 7 replies
I originally heard these two on the BP Rookie podcast a couple years ago, loved their energy, and loved seeing other younger women doing what I wanted to be doing, so I connected with them on IG & have been watching WIIRE evolve since then.The whole WIIRE brand is about authenticity, fun, collaboration, everyone belonging, finding your confidence, cheering each other on..
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4 March 2024 | 7 replies
We converted an existing extra room into a brand new looking laundry room with washer and dryer hookups.
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4 March 2024 | 10 replies
After my generous employee discount, asking prices are lower than most (if not all) resale prices in this area.Understanding that BRRRR homes should be "distressed" so that the flip adds value, my question is:How can you "add value" on brand new homes?
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5 March 2024 | 10 replies
If you DM me I have a tool that helps you think through and craft your Vivid Vision (where you'll be 3 years from now) I just can't share it in the message b/c it has branding to my company.
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5 March 2024 | 4 replies
Before you laugh and spit up your own coffee like I did, this little quirk recently earned him a lifetime sponsorship by Hellmann’s brand.
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4 March 2024 | 6 replies
They are harder negotiators and typically get closer to what they want so you want to leverage their brand to build the overall development and make the real profits/margins.
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4 March 2024 | 29 replies
Brand new REI here and I am looking to acquire my first house hack.
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4 March 2024 | 10 replies
How hard is it to get approved for a $300k line of credit especially considering my LLC is brand new?