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23 January 2025 | 56 replies
The "private money", btw, is supposed to be Arnold's own money from one of his three "private equity firms."
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
But then, something incredible happened—his business started thriving.With fewer daily distractions, Michael had time to find new investment deals, build relationships with private lenders, and even take a vacation.His portfolio doubled in size within two years.And for the first time in a decade, he wasn’t stressed.The Lesson: Let Go to GrowMichael realized the secret of successful investors: You don’t build wealth by working harder—you build wealth by working smarter.By letting go, he gained more than just free time—he gained a scalable, sustainable business that could grow without burning him out.Are You Like Michael?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
You can save a lot on costs if you do many repairs yourself.Look into hard money lenders or private lenders for the initial purchase and rehab.Connect with wholesalers, agents specializing in investment properties, and other BRRRR investors to find deals and learn more.
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24 January 2025 | 16 replies
You have zero control over the stock market, whereas when you do private lending, you have significantly higher control and contractually guaranteed return on your money.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
I have a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath and was thinking of rooming 2 together since I know a private bathroom is a must when rooming with a stranger.
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6 February 2025 | 38 replies
We don't allow advertising or deal making in our Private Message System, so that could be the issue.
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21 January 2025 | 74 replies
You set your own payment terms with YOUR client and then find funding for them.The Capital Syndicate is a private lender firm that offers financing through their own company, but they also provide you with a list of about 150 other private lenders.
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5 February 2025 | 14 replies
For smaller investment amounts, we often see investors providing private loans or notes to other investors for their projects, which can offer attractive returns with the right due diligence.
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31 January 2025 | 6 replies
You should consider private money!
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
Will interest rates go up or down when Freddie/Fanny are 100% privatized?