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30 December 2024 | 3 replies
I went from a W2 job to building a portfolio of 500+ units over the last 5 years by starting small and scaling smart.
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6 January 2025 | 25 replies
The tenant was in the building when I bought it (I've owned the building for 2 months) and he claims to have an insurance policy covering them.My insurance company is saying they'll drop my policy on the building if the pitbulls are there even with the tenant's insurance policy.The dogs are very sweet but the tenant lets them run free and they often go into the neighboring property, resulting in 4 malicious animal violations from animal control in the past year.Any thoughts on how I should handle?
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8 January 2025 | 11 replies
I am currently employed as a project engineer working for a GC that builds multi-family projects.
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
May not be your cup of tea but they are cost efficient and they work to add passive income at a fraction of the cost to build a SFH.There are a few "Tiny Home" builders in Tampa and Manatee doing a ton of business.
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1 January 2025 | 36 replies
THE VISION: With 130 units and 8 buildings plus a wedding and event venue, our vision includes revamping this space into a dream hotel.
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30 December 2024 | 6 replies
Build-to-Rent (BTR): A Steady Income StreamWith homeownership becoming less attainable for many, build-to-rent properties are in high demand.
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28 January 2025 | 27 replies
Keep building on your success, and your story will continue to inspire others!
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4 January 2025 | 16 replies
Helps with your debt to income, better opportunities at cash flow, and typically requires less down to purchase.In regards to challenges, I usually build in an extra 10-15% to deal with things that I can't see behind the walls, including dry rot, electrical or plumbing issues, etc.
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5 January 2025 | 2 replies
I jumped into real estate doing the BRRRR method, understanding that holding property will allow me to build generational wealth, but then learning that landlord income is not the best way to feed your family.
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2 January 2025 | 10 replies
It sounds like you’ve got an exciting plan mapped out, and I love that you’re thinking of starting a property management business while building your own portfolio—that’s a smart move.